Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Smart cart
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Application No.: US14064388Application Date: 2013-10-28
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Publication No.: US09887562B2Publication Date: 2018-02-06
- Inventor: David Racenet , Danyel Racenet , Parag Sapre , Francesco Alfieri
- Applicant: Covidien LP
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Main IPC: H02J7/00
- IPC: H02J7/00 ; A61B50/18 ; A61B50/10 ; A61B50/13

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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140152238A1 SMART CART Public/Granted day:2014-06-05
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