Patent ID: 6196503
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: A61M,F16L

Abstract:
A transport plate device for storing and organizing wire leads and tubing extending from a transducer during patient transit from a first location to a second location comprising:a breast plate having an edge perimeter, a top side, and a bottom side which is adapted for positioning the transport plate device on the person of the patient;a transducer bracket having a slot for snugly securing a transducer holder, said transducer bracket mounted to said top side of said breast plate and positioned interiorly from said edge perimeter of said breast plate;a plurality of clips for receiving and storing coiled wire, each of said clips mounted to said top side of said breast plate, wherein each of said clips includes:a base having a first end and a second end;a hook for receiving and storing the coiled wire, said hook having a first end and a second end, said first end pivotally attached to said first end of said base;a lever having a first end pivotally mounted to said second end of said base and a second end extending transversely from said base and having a notch therein for receiving said second end of said hook;a first biasing means for biasing said lever into a closed position; anda second biasing means for biasing said hook into an open position.