IP Library Granted Patent US 11,759,278
Granted Patent B2
US 11,759,278 · App. 16/226,323 · Granted Sep 19, 2023

Scanner cover and corresponding systems

Inventors: Christina Finley (Libertyville, IL); Michael Turturro (Arlington Heights, IL); Timur Selimkhanov (Chicago, IL); Derek Roberts (Chicago, IL); Sean Kroll (Long Grove, IL)
Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
A61B50/00A61B50/30
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Patent No.
US 11,759,278
App. No.
16/226,323
Granted
Sep 19, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

A protective cover ( 800 ) for a medical device includes a body ( 700 ) and a cap ( 100 ) that is selectively attachable to the body. The cap 100 includes an annulus 101 and a rounded vault ( 102 ) spanning an interior portion ( 118 ) of the annulus. The rounded vault defines a convex exterior ( 301 ). A plurality of partial arch trusses ( 103,104,105,106,107,108,109 ) extends from the annulus along the convex exterior toward an apex ( 601 ) of the convex exterior. Distal ends ( 613,614,615,616,617,618,619 ) of the plurality of partial arch trusses define an interstice ( 611 ) at the apex. The partial arch trusses provide longitudinal deflection of impact forces to protect the medical device.

Claims (24)

1. A protective covering for a medical device, the protective covering comprising:

a cap, comprising:

an annulus;

a rounded vault spanning an interior portion of the annulus, the rounded vault defining a convex exterior; and

a plurality of partial arch trusses, each partial arch truss extending from the annulus along the convex exterior toward an apex of the convex exterior to a distal end at a termination point, where a plurality of distal ends of the plurality of partial arch trusses defines an interstice at the apex.

2. The protective covering of claim 1 , the cap further comprising a first coupler extending distally from the annulus.

3. The protective covering of claim 2 , the cap further comprising a second coupler extending distally from the annulus.

4. The protective covering of claim 2 , further comprising a body.

5. The protective covering of claim 4 , the body defining a girdle.

6. The protective covering of claim 5 , the girdle comprising a boss to selectively retain the cap to the girdle.

7. The protective covering of claim 1 , the each partial arch truss defining a teardrop having a teardrop point disposed at the termination point and a teardrop base disposed adjacent to the annulus.

8. The protective covering of claim 1 , the plurality of partial arch trusses comprising at least six partial arch trusses.

9. The protective covering of claim 8 , the plurality of partial arch trusses comprising eight partial arch trusses.

10. The protective covering of claim 8 , the cap further comprising a stair-step protuberance disposed at an intersection of the rounded vault and the annulus.

11. The protective covering of claim 4 , the body comprising:

a base member; and

a round sidewall extending distally from the base member to a girdle;

the girdle defining an aperture to receive a medical device.

12. A protective covering for a device, comprising:

a cap, comprising:

a base member; and

a vault spanning an interior region of the base member, the vault comprising a plurality of partial arch trusses disposed along an exterior of the vault, and which extend from the base member to a distal edge, wherein distal edges of the plurality of partial arch trusses define an interstice at an apex of the vault.

13. The protective covering of claim 12 , the cap further comprising a first coupler and a second coupler extending distally from the base member along a plane defined by the base member.

14. The protective covering of claim 13 , the cap manufactured from a pliant impact-absorbing polymer.

Assignments (5)
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 28, 2026
From: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 075643/0462 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 20, 2025
From: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 071672/0100 →
CONVERSION OF ENTITY FROM CORPORATION TO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Recorded Oct 31, 2021
From: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC
To: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
Reel/Frame 057977/0436 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 21, 2021
From: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 057927/0091 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 21, 2021
From: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 058040/0001 →