Special receptacle or package – For an instrument
Patent
1998-05-26
1999-08-31
Gehman, Bryon P.
Special receptacle or package
For an instrument
206363, 206523, B65D 8538, B65D 8116
Patent
active
059441798
ABSTRACT:
A physical shock absorbing sheath for the protection of the fragile piezoelectric quartz crystal tip of an ultrasonic probe, such as is used for medical and veterinary purposes, is disclosed. The sheath includes an elongated body which is preferably in the form of a right circular cylinder or rectangular parallelepiped. A hollow shaft is formed longitudinally through a portion of the body and opens onto an upper end thereof for insertion of the fragile tip and shaft portion of the probe therein, preferably as the probe hangs by a flexible cord from a wall hanger or wall hook. A lower end of the body is supported in its operative position on a table or work bench located below the hanger. Fracture of the delicate probe tip and other impact damage due to the probe being knocked about or failing from its hanger while in a stored condition between uses on patients is thus substantially prevented. The sheath can be constructed of compressible foam material such as low density polyethylene or, more preferably, a breathable foam material such as open cell polyurethane.
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Gehman Bryon P.
Miller Jr. Maurice L.
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