Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Wiping
Patent
1998-01-26
2000-02-01
Warden, Sr., Robert J.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Wiping
422300, 134 57R, 134198, A47L 102
Patent
active
060188359
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for cleaning a head portion of a medical stethoscope. The head portion of the stethoscope includes a diaphragm capable of transducing medical sounds when positioned during use in juxtaposition relative to a patient. The cleaning apparatus of the present invention includes a housing defining an interior cleaning chamber and having an opening communicating between an exterior of the housing and the cleaning chamber. The opening in the housing permits the head portion of the stethoscope to be inserted into the cleaning chamber. An apparatus is arranged in the cleaning chamber for disinfecting the head portion of the stethoscope inserted through the opening.
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Harbst John W.
Olsen Kaj K.
Warden, Sr. Robert J.
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