Ultrasound probe sanitization indicator and storage system and method of use
OwnerDale Sellinventor
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Abstract
A probe sleeve for holding a probe in various stages of cleanliness with indicators thereto. The probe sleeve comprising an envelope portion, a sealing system, and a plurality of indicator zones. The envelope portion comprising a mouth. The mouth is operative to receive and release the probe. The envelope is operative to hold the probe. The plurality of indicator zones comprise a first indicator zone and a second indicator zone. The plurality of indicator zones display a status indicator related to the state of the probe. The sealing system is configured to selectively close and open the mouth. The first indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is clean. The second indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is not clean.
Claims11
A probe sleeve for holding a probe in various stages of cleanliness with indicators thereto, comprising:
- an envelope portion, a sealing system, and a plurality of indicator zones;
- said envelope portion comprising a mouth;
- said mouth is operative to receive and release the probe;
- said envelope portion is operative to hold the probe;
- said plurality of indicator zones comprise a first indicator zone and a second indicator zone;
- said plurality of indicator zones each displays a status indicator related to the state of the probe;
- said sealing system is configured to selectively close and open said mouth;
- said first indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is clean;
- said second indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is not clean;
- said probe sleeve further comprises a label;
- said label comprises a one or more gradually appearing markers;
- said one or more gradually appearing markers activate when said label cover is removed from said label;
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- said one or more gradually appearing markers are operable to signify a time since said label cover has been removed from said label.
A probe sleeve for holding a probe in various stages of cleanliness with indicators thereto, comprising:
- an envelope portion, a flap portion, and a plurality of indicator labels;
- said envelope portion comprising a mouth;
- said mouth is operative to receive and release the probe;
- said envelope portion is operative to hold the probe;
- said plurality of indicator labels comprise a first indicator label and a second indicator label;
- said plurality of indicator labels each displays a status indicator related to the state of the probe;
- said flap portion comprises one or more adhesive strips;
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- said one or more adhesive strips are operable to selectively close a portion of said flap portion over said mouth;
- said flap portion is configured to selectively close and open said mouth;
- said first indicator label is operable to signify that the probe is clean;
- said second indicator label is operable to signify that the probe is not clean;
- said probe sleeve further comprises a label;
- said probe sleeve further comprises a label cover;
- said label cover selectively covers a portion of said label;
- said label comprises one or more gradually appearing markers;
- said one or more gradually appearing markers activate when said label cover is removed from said label;
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- said one or more gradually appearing markers are operable to signify a time since said label cover has been removed from said label.
A probe sleeve for holding a probe in various stages of cleanliness with indicators thereto, comprising:
- an envelope portion, a flap portion, and a plurality of indicator zones;
- said envelope portion comprising a mouth;
- said mouth is operative to receive and release the probe;
- said envelope portion is operative to hold the probe;
- said plurality of indicator zones comprise a first indicator zone and a second indicator zone;
- said plurality of indicator zones each displays a status indicator related to the state of the probe;
- said flap portion comprises one or more adhesive strips;
- said one or more adhesive strips are operable to selectively close a portion of said flap portion over said mouth;
- said flap portion is configured to selectively close and open said mouth;
- said first indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is clean;
- said second indicator zone is operable to signify that the probe is not clean;
- said one or more adhesive strips comprise a first strip and a second strip;
- said flap portion comprises a first flap portion and a second flap portion;
- said first flap portion comprises said first strip;
- said second flap portion comprises said second strip;
- said flap portion comprises a perforation between said first flap portion and said second flap portion;
- said first indicator zone is arranged on top of said second indicator zone;
- said first indicator zone comprises a first side and a second side;
- said second side comprises an adhesive;
- removing said first indicator zone from said second indicator zone exposes a portion of said second indicator zone;
- said first flap portion with said first strip are configured to attach to a portion of said first indicator zone;
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- said first indicator zone is configured to remove said first flap portion with said first indicator zone when opening said probe sleeve to remove the probe.
A probe sleeve for holding a probe in various stages of cleanliness with indicators thereto, comprising:
- an envelope portion, and a sealing system;
- said envelope portion comprising a mouth;
- said mouth is operative to receive and release the probe;
- said envelope portion is operative to hold the probe;
- said plurality of indicator zones display a status indicator related to the state of the probe;
- said sealing system is configured to selectively close and open said mouth;
- said probe sleeve further comprises a label;
- said label comprises a one or more gradually appearing markers;
- said one or more gradually appearing markers activate when said label cover is removed from said label;
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- said one or more gradually appearing markers are operable to signify a time since said label cover has been removed from said label.
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