Stethoscope protective device

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2007-02-01

2009-11-10

Donels, Jeffrey (Department: 2832)

Acoustics

Anatomic or prosthetic relation

Ear and mouth

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614477

ABSTRACT:
A stethoscope protective device is for easily and hygienically covering the head and at least a portion of the connector tube of a stethoscope. The device can be quickly applied to the stethoscope while eliminating or minimizing the need for contact by a patient of the head and connector tube during examination. In a single-handed operation, the stethoscope head and connector tube can be readily slipped into and secured within the protective device. The device is constructed at least in part of a material that is acoustically transmissive and provides a barrier for reducing the transmission of microorganisms.

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