US4012686A
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Power supply for illuminated instrument
Assignee: Propper Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-18
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1991-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A wall mounted power supply for medical diagnostic instruments provides a continuously variable output voltage over the normal operating range of such instruments and a discreet excess voltage above the normal operating range to provide extra illumination during brief periods. The power supply output is regulated so as to be independent of load. The power supply is adapted to be conveniently wall mounted on a bracket assembly which permits quick and secure attachment and removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut A. Heine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/06; A61B1/0661; A61B1/0669; A61B1/00002; A61B1/00025; A61B1/00027; A61B1/227; F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S323/00; Y10S323/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A power supply for illuminated medical diagnostic instruments comprising input terminals adapted to be connected to a source of alternating current, a rectifier communicating with said input terminals for rectifying said alternating current, output terminals adapted to be interconnected with one or more illuminated medical diagnostic instruments, and a control circuit communicating with said rectifier and said output terminals for variably regulating the voltage at said output terminals over a continuous normal operating range corresponding substantially to the normal operating range of the illuminating device of said instruments and for providing a discrete output voltage above said normal operating range to give extra illumination for brief periods.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A power supply for illuminated medical diagnostic instruments comprising input terminals adapted to be connected to a source of alternating current, a rectifier communicating with said input terminals for rectifying said alternating current, output terminals adapted to be interconnected with one or more illuminated medical diagnostic instruments, and a control circuit communicating with said rectifier and said output terminals for variably regulating the voltage at said output terminals over a continuous normal operating range corresponding substantially to the normal operating range of the illuminating device of said instruments and for providing a discrete output voltage above said normal operating range to give extra illumination for brief periods.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A power supply in accordance with claim 1 further including an indicator lamp adapted to be illuminated when the voltage at said output terminals is said discreet excess voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A power supply in accordance with claim 2 including one or more cradles for receiving said diagnostic instruments, each said cradle including switch means for breaking the circuit to said instrument when it is positioned in said cradle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |