Patent ID: 6296614
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A needle guide for use with an ultrasound transducer probe comprisinga mounting strap for mounting to said transducer probe,said mounting strap having a protrusion thereon,a mounting body having a channel to receive said protrusion of said mounting strap,retaining means to retain said channel to said protrusion,a base member selectively fixed to said mounting body,said base member having a first face thereon,said face directed away from said mounting body,a retaining member selectively hingedly mountable to said base member,said retaining member comprising a side facing said first face of said base member,said retaining member having a lever extending therefrom,said side having a groove extending the vertical length thereof,a spring interposed between said lever and said base member urging said side into abutment on said first face,said groove and said first face forming an open-ended passageway therebetween,said lever operative to cause said retention member to pivot about said hinge connection with said base memberwhereby when said lever is depressed, said side of said retention member separates from its abutment with said first face of said base member.