Patent ID: 6604630
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A carrying case dimensioned to present a lightweight ultrasound device and one or more accessory products in an organized fashion, to a physician to reduce set up time for diagnostic examinations, the carrying case having a handle and at least one fastener for securing the carrying case in a closed configuration, the carry case comprising;at least one instrument panel, said instrument panel having a top edge and a bottom edge, and having a plurality of harnesses for the secure positioning of a lightweight ultrasound device, a data recording device and at least one transducer, the instrument panel being substantially inflexible; a first accessory panel being flexibly connected to the top edge of said instrument panel such that the first accessory panel may be folded over said instrument panel such that said first accessory panel and said instrument panel lay substantially parallel, said first accessory panel having one or more pockets for the secure retention of accessory products needed to perform a diagnostic ultrasound scan; and a second accessory panel being flexible connected to the bottom edge of said instrument panel such that the second accessory panel may be folded to lay substantially parallel to said instrument panel, and said first accessory panel, and having a substantially form fitted pocket for retention of a container of acoustic gel, and one or more pockets for the secure retention of accessory products needed to perform a diagnostic ultrasound scan, such that the carrying case arranges the lightweight ultrasound device, the data recording device and all accessories at the ready when opened, and securely positioned when closed, such that the carrying case may be opened and closed easily and quickly.