Wearable Device for Hands-Free Operation of an Ultrasound Probe
Summary
The USPTO granted patent US12599363B2 to GE Precision Healthcare LLC on April 14, 2026, for a wearable device enabling hands-free operation of an ultrasound probe. The invention comprises a mount with a spherical outer surface and opening to receive a probe, a base with an inner circumferential surface for selective rotation about at least one axis, and a lock to secure the probe position and orientation. The patent contains 20 claims.
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The USPTO issued patent US12599363B2 to GE Precision Healthcare LLC for a wearable device enabling hands-free operation of an ultrasound probe. The device features a mount with spherical outer surface and probe-receiving opening, a base with inner circumferential surface for multi-axis rotation, and a locking mechanism to secure probe position and orientation.
For medical device manufacturers developing wearable ultrasound technology, this patent establishes enforceable IP rights that may require design-around efforts or licensing negotiations. Healthcare providers utilizing ultrasound imaging should be aware that hands-free probe operation technology is now protected intellectual property.
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Wearable device for hands-free operation of an ultrasound probe
Grant US12599363B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
GE Precision Healthcare LLC
Inventors
Warren Lee, David Shoudy, Andrew Burns, Craig Galligan
Abstract
A wearable device is provided. The wearable device may include a mount including a spherical outer surface, and an opening configured to receive a probe. The wearable device may include a base comprising an inner circumferential surface that interfaces with the spherical outer surface of the mount to selectively rotate the mount about at least one axis of the base. The wearable device may include a lock that locks a position of the probe relative to the mount and that locks the probe at an orientation relative to the base.
CPC Classifications
A61B 8/4227 A61B 8/4245 A61B 8/4455
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Application No.
18645015
Claims
20
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