Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope
OwnerBruce Hirsch, David Millerinventors
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Abstract
A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope.
Claims8
1) A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm that contacts a patient during use said cover comprising a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface said sheet having an adhesive material on a portion of the surface there of that secures said sheet to said surface of said diaphragm said sheet further comprising at least one wing extending from said sheet said wing having an adhesive on at least one surface there of for securing said wing to said sheet when said wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of said stethoscope.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.