Stethescope disposable covers
OwnerKenneth I. Fishberger, David M. Schwartzberginventors
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Abstract
A cover for a stethoscope having a head and a diaphragm is provided. The cover includes a first region having first and second sides, and a second region configured to be continuous with the first region and including a crimpable material to form-fit around at least the head of the stethoscope so as to cover the head of the stethoscope from contamination. The first side includes adherent material for removably adhering the first region to the diaphragm of the stethoscope and the second side includes an antimicrobial layer including an antimicrobial substance that can neutralize or destroy microbes disposed thereon.
Claims20
A cover for a stethoscope having a head and a diaphragm, comprising:
- a first region including a first side comprising an adherent material for removably adhering the cover to the diaphragm and an opposite second side;
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- a second region that encircles the first region, the second region comprising a crimpable material configured to form-fit around at least the head of the stethoscope so as to protect the head of the stethoscope from contamination.
A system for storing and dispensing at least one cover for a stethoscope having a head and a diaphragm, comprising:
- an enclosure including an inner surface defining a receptacle having at least one opening;
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- a plurality of covers removably attached to the enclosure;
- wherein the covers each comprise (a) a first region including a first side comprising an adherent material for removably adhering the cover to the diaphragm and an opposite second side;
- and (b) a second region that encircles the first region, the second region comprising a crimpable material configured to form-fit around at least the head of the stethoscope so as to protect the head of the stethoscope from contamination.
A method for covering at least a portion of a stethoscope, comprising:
- engaging a diaphragm of the stethoscope with a first side of a first region of a stethoscope cover, the first side comprising an adherent material for removably adhering the stethoscope cover to the diaphragm;
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- crimping a second region of the stethoscope cover that encircles the first region about a head of the stethoscope such that the second region is form-fit around the head to protect the head from contamination, the second region comprising a crimpable material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.