Abstract: An apparatus and method to support a device from a platform is provided. The apparatus can comprise a clamp attached to the apparatus at the platform, a mount plate to receive the device, and a clutch assembly interconnecting the mount plate with the clamp. The clutch assembly can be operable to maintain a generally same pre-defined alignment of the mount plate and supported device during movement of the mount plate from a raised position of the mount plate above the platform to a lowered position of the mount plate below the platform.

Abstract: A system includes a patient bed configured to support a patient in a patient care facility. The system also includes a medical instrument system configured to obtain medical data of the patient. The system also includes an medical instrument system cable coupled to the medical instrument system at one end. The system may include a catheter configured to be inserted into the patient to cooperate with the medical instrument system to obtain the medical data. The system also includes a catheter cable coupled to the catheter at one end and coupled to the medical instrument system cable at another end. The medical instrument system cable and the catheter cable are connected to each other at a site outside a patient sterile zone including the patient bed.

Abstract: A catheter input device for use with a medical instrument and a sensor device. The catheter input device includes an enclosure having a front portion. The catheter input device also includes a plurality of multi-contact receptacles mounted in the front portion. The catheter input device also includes a circuit board disposed in the enclosure and coupled to each multi-contact receptacle. Each multi-contact receptacle is configured to couple with the sensor device and the circuit board is configured to couple with the medical instrument.

Abstract: A mounting structure for an imaging device includes foot pads and is used on a subject of interest supported on a platform. The mounting structure includes a clamp configured to couple to the platform, a horizontal member coupled to the clamp, a vertical member coupled to the horizontal member, and a plate member coupled to the vertical member. The plate member defines orifices configured to receive the foot pads of the imaging device to constrain the imaging device from moving on the plate member in an X- and Y-direction.

Abstract: A catheter tip of a catheter including at least a power conductor and a data conductor for obtaining data of a subject of interest. The catheter tip may comprise a support member defining an actuator sleeve, a sensor compartment, and a seal pocket. An actuator may be disposed in the actuator sleeve and coupled to the power conductor. A sensor may be disposed in the sensor compartment and coupled to the data conductor. A bearing/seal may be installed in the support member and coupled to the actuator and the sensor. A cover may be coupled to the support member and may define a transparent window exposing the sensor to the subject of interest, wherein the catheter tip may be coupled to the catheter in the seal pocket.