Acoustics – Anatomic or prosthetic relation – Ear and mouth
Patent
1995-05-31
1998-12-22
Blankenship, Howard B.
Acoustics
Anatomic or prosthetic relation
Ear and mouth
181 67, A61B 702
Patent
active
058522638
ABSTRACT:
A stethoscope chestpiece is disclosed having an acoustic-to-electrical transducer residing within the acoustic pathway of the chestpiece. The transducer resides within a mounting that can provide shock attenuation and vibration isolation. The transducer preferably resides within a coaxial position in the acoustic pathway. The chestpiece is useful in a stethoscope which can be electrically connected to auscultation systems.
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Blankenship Howard B.
Griswold Gary L.
Hornickel John H.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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