Stethoscope shield device

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2010-08-02

2011-11-08

Phillips, Forrest M (Department: 2832)

Acoustics

Anatomic or prosthetic relation

Ear and mouth

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051946

ABSTRACT:
A stethoscope shield device for protecting a chestpiece of a stethoscope is provided. The chestpiece has a diaphragm side and a bell side. The stethoscope shield device comprises a support member for covering at least a portion of one of the sides of the chestpiece with the support member having a perimeter edge and constructed for retaining and maintaining a desired shape. A securing body is secured to the perimeter of the support member with the securing body having an aperture positionable about the chestpiece between the diaphragm side and the bell side. An elastic band encircles the aperture formed in the securing body wherein the elastic band releasably secures the stethoscope shield device to the stethoscope and maintains a snug, tight fit around the chestpiece of the stethoscope.

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