Stethoscope cover

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2009-03-24

2011-10-25

Luks, Jeremy (Department: 2832)

Acoustics

Anatomic or prosthetic relation

Ear and mouth

C181S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042646

ABSTRACT:
A cover for a stethoscope to prevent microbes from transferring from a patient to a stethoscope is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stethoscope cover comprises an antimicrobial barrier having a first and second surface, image forming material disposed on the antimicrobial barrier first surface, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the antimicrobial barrier to attach the antimicrobial layer to a stethoscope. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of a product. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of an animal or character to evoke feelings of happiness in a young patient.

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SCOPESHIELD® Stethoscope Diaphragm Covers (online)—Retrieved Feb. 22, 2010 from the Internet URL: http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/product/scopeshield-reg-stethoscope-diaphragm-covers/stethoscope-accessories/257506/257506.aspx.
Disposable Stethoscope Covers (online)—Retrieved Feb. 22, 2010 from the Internet URL: http://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/product.jsp?path=-1|466&id=713.
PCT International Search Report and Written Opinion from PCT/US2009/038106 mailed May 15, 2009.

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