US4096428A
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Instrument supporting transformer unit
Assignee: Optical Associates Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-07
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A transformer unit for supporting, preferably, medical instruments, while furnishing them with particular levels of electric charge to accommodate their operations or recharging. a mounting member supports the transformer, and a series of modular like instrument supports, each having a base that holds an instrument, and an inclined concaved side upon which the instrument rests, are secured together intermediate a pair side walls and connected to the mounting member. Electrical circuitry provides for the conductance of electrical charge to the transformer, and a series of circuitries, one provided in each instrument support, conveys the transformed charge to each support. Secondary circuitry within each support also conducts the stepped-down voltage to each support base where wiring of a medical instrument may be connected to attain its operation, or where a self contained instrument may be recharged as during nonusage.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry E. Hanson
- 👤 Raymond F. Schober, Jr.
- 👤 Merwin K. Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A transformer unit for use in furnishing voltage to one or more electrically operated medical instruments comprising a mounting means, a transformer means incorporating both primary and secondary windings supported by said mounting means, a series of instrument supports held by the mounting means and electrically coupled with the transformer for furnishing an electrical charge to each support for selective energization of certain of its respective instruments, said transformer capable of electrically coupling to a source of energy for energizing the unit, at least one of said supports including one of charging means and wiring means for respective selective recharging and electrical wiring its supported instrument, and a plurality of electrical connecting means provided upon each instrument support for their electrical coupling together and to the transformer means for furnishing selected variable voltages to each support for providing recharging or energization of its respectively held medical instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A transformer unit for use in furnishing voltage to one or more electrically operated medical instruments comprising a mounting means, a transformer means incorporating both primary and secondary windings supported by said mounting means, a series of instrument supports held by the mounting means and electrically coupled with the transformer for furnishing an electrical charge to each support for selective energization of certain of its respective instruments, said transformer capable of electrically coupling to a source of energy for energizing the unit, at least one of said supports including one of charging means and wiring means for respective selective recharging and electrical wiring its supported instrument, and a plurality of electrical connecting means provided upon each instrument support for their electrical coupling together and to the transformer means for furnishing selected variable voltages to each support for providing recharging or energization of its respectively held medical instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein certain of said supports are provided with charging means for recharging of their respective instruments from the transformer means, and other of said supports include wiring means for coupling with their supported instruments for directly furnishing them with electrical energy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 2 and including multiple wiring means interconnecting between the said transformer means and each support and furnishing multi voltage levels to each support for effecting one of said recharging and energization at preselected variable voltage levels for each held medical instrument.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein each instrument support comprises an independent instrument holding unit that is capable of electrically coupling with the adjacent like support, with all of said supports being arranged into an integral single transformer means charged unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein each instrument support includes electrical coupling means provided upon its sides and disposed for electrically connecting with its adjacent supports, each support having charge transferring circuitry therein, with all of said instrument supports thereby being electrically connected with said transformer means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein each such electrical coupling means and charge transferring circuitry electrically connects each support in series with the transformer means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein each instrument support includes additional electrical circuitry connecting with its said support transferring circuitry, said additional circuitry provided for furnishing electrical charge to the supported instrument.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein the additional electrical circuitry furnishing electrical energy to the supported instrument is parallel connected with respect to the said transformer means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein each charging support includes a first contact point electrically connecting to one tap of the transformer means secondary, and another contact point electrically connecting to another tap of the transformer means secondary, the two contact points provided for conducting electrical charge at a preselected voltage to an instrument for inducing its recharging.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein each support includes an annular base incorporating the contact points, said base disposed for providing a lower support for a held instrument, each support also including an integral inclined concaved surface for embracing the side of any supported instrument.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein each electrical wiring support includes an annular base having a slot therein for accommodating the wiring means of a supported instrument, said base disposed for providing a lower support for a held instrument, each support also including an integral inclined concaved surface for embracing the side of any supported instrument.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 3 and including a rheostat means connecting intermediate the transformer means and at least one charged support for varying the voltage conducted to the said support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 12 and including said rheostat including an adjustment knob, said knob disposed through a support and allowing for an adjustment in the voltage provided at the associated instrument support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 3 and including side walls connecting with the adjacent instrument supports as arranged intermediate thereof, said side walls providing for lateral closure for the transformer unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention of claim 7 and including a jack provided upon the bottom of at least one electrically wired support and being electrically connected to said additional circuitry, said jack being disposed for reception of the plug of any an associated instrument for furnishing it with electric energy.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 3 and including a series of rheostat means connecting intermediate the transformer secondary windings and at least one charged support for varying the voltages furnished to the said instrument support.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said mounting means is wall mountable.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein said base is pivotally mounted to the support to regulate the conduct of charge to the held instrument.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said base is pivotally mounted to the support to regulate the conduct of charge to the held instrument.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |