# US 2014/0152238 A1 · Smart cart > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0152238 A1 - Document ID: US20140152238A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/064,388 - Filed: 2013-10-28 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-03 - Assignees: Covidien LP - Applicants: Covidien LP - Inventors: David Racenet; Danyel Racenet; Parag Sapre; Francesco Alfieri - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140152238A1 ## CPC - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - A61B 50/10: Furniture specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments - A61B 50/13: Trolleys{, e.g. carts} - A61B 50/18: Cupboards; Drawers therefor - A61B 2050/105: {Cabinets} - A61B 2050/185: {Drawers} - F04C 2270/0421: Controlled or regulated - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - F04C: ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS (engines F03C); ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS ## Abstract An interactive surgical device storage and supply cart is provided and includes a top storage assembly having multiple storage containers for various size product packages, a bottom storage assembly having drawers to retain larger packages of sterilized devices and an intermediate shelf having storage trays for frequently used items. One or more batter chargers are provided on the cart to supply fully charged batteries. A docking station is provided on the cart to receive computers for inventory management and display instructional material. The docking station also can receive communication devices for consultation with outside sources in real time. Additionally, a power strip is provided to power the battery charger (s) and docking station as well as other auxiliary, powered devices and instruments. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A surgical device storage cart comprising: a top storage assembly having at least two storage containers; a bottom storage assembly having at least one storage drawer; a shelf intermediate the top storage assembly and the bottom storage assembly and affixed to the bottom storage assembly; a battery charging station positioned on the shelf; and an electronic device docking station positioned on the top storage assembly. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage cart as recited in claim 1, wherein the top storage assembly includes a power strip for supplying power to the battery charging station and the electronic device docking station. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the at least two storage containers are of differing sizes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the top storage assembly has a domed cover to prevent its use as a placement surface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the top storage assembly has a document holder. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the top storage assembly has at least one cable lock strap to secure the docking station contents. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the shelf includes at least one storage tray. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the lower storage assembly includes a rear access panel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the lower storage assembly includes at least one window to view the contents of the at least one storage drawer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The storage cart as recited in claim 2, wherein the lower storage assembly includes a wheel assembly to facilitate moving the storage cart. ### Claim 11 A surgical device storage cart comprising: a top storage assembly having a storage container; a bottom storage assembly having a storage drawer; a shelf intermediate the top storage assembly and the bottom storage assembly; and at least one battery charger positioned on the shelf. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The storage cart as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one battery charger is positioned on a side of the shelf. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The storage cart as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one battery charger includes a first and a second battery charger, the first and second battery chargers positioned on opposite corners of the front of the shelf. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The storage cart as recited in claim 11, further comprising an electronic device docking station positioned on the shelf. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The storage cart as recited in claim 14, further comprising a power strip for supplying power to the at least one battery charger and the electronic device docking station. ### Claim 16 A surgical device storage cart comprising: a top storage assembly having a storage container; a bottom storage assembly having a storage drawer; and a power strip positioned within the top storage assembly. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The storage cart as recited in claim 16, further comprising a battery charger positioned on the top storage assembly. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The storage cart as recited in claim 17, further comprising an electronic device docking station positioned on the top storage assembly. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The storage cart as recited in claim 17, wherein the top storage assembly has a domed cover and the battery charger is mounted on the domed cover. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The storage cart as recited in claim 16, wherein the top storage assembly includes at least one document holder.