Abstract: A universal connector bracket including a bracket body, a first mounting feature defined by the bracket body, and a second mounting feature defined by the bracket body and distinct from the first mounting feature. The first mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a horizontal support of a storage system. The second mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a vertical support of a storage system. As such, the universal connector bracket can be coupled to one of the vertical or horizontal support, or can be coupled to both the vertical and horizontal support at the same time.

Abstract: A universal connector bracket including a bracket body, a first mounting feature defined by the bracket body, and a second mounting feature defined by the bracket body and distinct from the first mounting feature. The first mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a horizontal support of a storage system. The second mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a vertical support of a storage system. As such, the universal connector bracket can be coupled to one of the vertical or horizontal support, or can be coupled to both the vertical and horizontal support at the same time.

Abstract: A device has been designed that allows for modular rearrangement of groups of controls such that a user can shift control “pods” from left to right on the face of the device without changing the functionality of the device in any manner. The pods are electrically and mechanically movable from one port to another and thus pods can be designed having different control types for controlling the same function. Thus, an operator can select the operator's preferred control types for a particular set of functions and can then adapt the control panel with the operator's preference of both control type and control function location. This then allows the same device to be used by different operators one after the other with each operator being able to customize the control panel according to that operator's preferences. In one embodiment operators can rearrange the control panel in the hot mode so that the device need not be turned off.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method which establishes physically fixed charger stations that work in conjunction with a medical cart, such as an ultrasound cart. The medial cart contains a power supply, such as a large battery, with the capacity to keep the system going for a full day's use. Each docking station provides a fixed location for one or more carts and allows each cart to plug directly into a source of premises power. The docking stations allow the plugged-in cart to recharge while the cart is not in use. In one embodiment, a large Class C battery capable of powering not only the medical device but its associated peripherals as well. Thus, when the cart is removed from the docking station and taken to a patient's location, the equipment on the cart can be operated without the need for plugging the cart into a wall outlet thereby eliminating the need for a long power cord. The fixed locations of the docking station also eliminates the need for hunting “misplaced” carts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows for a simplified user interface tailored to specific procedures and which allows for mobility and easy sanitation. Advantage is taken of an understanding as to the critical functions that an operator is to perform for a specific range of procedures and tailoring the user input to accommodate only those functions. In one embodiment, the user interface consists of a touch screen and a rotatable knob having positional indents with the indents providing incremental increases or decreases in functionality specific to exams or procedures performed with the sonographic equipment. Using this approach, the complexity normally associated with operating sonographic devices is greatly reduced. The operational controls available from the touch screen are changeable to accommodate different function uses of the sonographic device.