Dispensable, disposable cover for stethoscopes

Details Dispensable, disposable cover for stethoscopes Dispensable, disposable cover for stethoscopes

1996-03-15

1997-11-11

Dang, Khanh

Acoustics

Anatomic or prosthetic relation

Ear and mouth

A61B 702

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active

056867069

ABSTRACT:
A dispensable, disposable cover for stethoscopes prevents the transfer of disease or other contaminants through the incorporation of a shield of any geometric shape, having an adhesive backing for removably attaching the shield over the entire surface area of a diaphragm of a stethoscope. The shield is peelably detachable from the stethoscope diaphragm after use. In alternate embodiments of the cover, the shield has extending therefrom a pull-tab or a flap. In another embodiment, an annular lip sized for receipt by the stethoscope diaphragm is upraised from the cover and has the adhesive backing thereon, with the remainder of the cover having no adhesive backing and acting as the flap.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3867925 (1975-02-01), Ersek
patent: 4461368 (1984-07-01), Plourde
patent: 4867268 (1989-09-01), Ulert

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