Medical probe with consistent action
OwnerJacob Fradeninventor
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Abstract
A probe for intermittent contacting a patient body with a predetermined speed and force. Initially, the probe is recessed inside the device which is brought in contact with the patient body, while keeping the probe from making a contact with the patient. On a command from an operator or control circuit, the probe is deployed moving toward the patient body surface with a substantially consistent force and rate of motion, thus making a contact in a consistent fashion.
Claims9
A medical device for contacting the patient body surface with a predetermined force, comprising:
- a housing,
- a guard supported by said housing and having an outer rim that comes in contact with the patient body surface,
- a probe located near the guard and capable of motion toward the patient body surface,
- an actuation mechanism for causing motion of said probe.
A method of deploying a medical probe to and engaging with the patient body surface consisting of steps:
- positioning the probe in proximity of the guard,
- locating the probe in a first position that prevents the probe from making contact with the patient body surface,
- placing the guard on a patient body surface,
- moving the probe from said first position to the second position that allows the probe of making a contact with the patient body surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.