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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8051946 | Stethoscope shield device 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 ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8042646 | Stethoscope cover A cover for a stethoscope to prevent microbes from transferring from a patient to a stethoscope is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stethoscope cover comprises an antimicrobial barrier having a first and second surface, image forming material disposed on the antimicr... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8037965 | Stethoscope expander assembly and methods of using same A stethoscope expander assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. Each portion is provided with at least one arm, at least one leg, and at least one attachment member. The first portion of the stethoscope expander assembly includes a male member and a c... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025120 | Stethoscope and antimicrobial cover An anti-infective stethoscope is described that comprises a tube member; a head member operably connected to the tube member; and first and second earpieces operably connected to the tube member, wherein the tube member and head member include an antimicrobial barri... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7942233 | Method to personalize a stethoscope A method for personalizing a stethoscope, wherein the personalization permanently identifies the owner of the stethoscope and also decorates the stethoscope. The personalization does not deter from the normal operation of the stethoscope, and allows for full sterili... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7921959 | Stethoscope protective device 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 ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7891462 | Stethoscope cover and dispenser therefor A protective cover for a stethoscope head and an apparatus for quickly and easily interconnecting the protective cover with the stethoscope head. The apparatus includes a cover-positioning device that positions the protective cover so that it can be quickly and easi... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7882927 | Stethoscope cover and dispenser therefor A protective cover for a stethoscope head and an apparatus for quickly and easily interconnecting the protective cover with the stethoscope head. The apparatus includes a cover-positioning device that positions the protective cover so that it can be quickly and easi... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7866437 | Stethoscope with one-handed operation A stethoscope with a figure-eight configuration designed for one-handed operation and further comprising improvement to the headpiece resonance chamber. The ear tubes of the stethoscope are roughly S-shaped and together form a figure eight design. The lower portion ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7841445 | Dual-sensor stethoscope with electronic sensor A dual-sensor stethoscope, or retrofit device for a stethoscope, promotes anti-sepsis and stereoscopy through use of a substantially rigid, generally T-shaped tube for support of dual stethoscope sensors, wherein at least one sensor is electronic. Each sensor may be... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7823690 | Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope 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 shee... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7806226 | Stethoscope with frictional noise reduction A stethoscope is provided, comprising: a sound receiving member (12) for receiving sounds, the sound receiving member capable of transmitting sound received thereby; a head set coupled to the sound receiving member to receive sound transmitted by the sound re... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7757807 | Cover for a bell or a diaphragm of a stethoscope A cover for a stethoscope, and in particular the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope, has a semi rigid center portion with a flexible skirt extending therefrom. The skirt and the semi rigid center portion terminates in an expandable binding ring, thereby permitting t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7743876 | Stethoscope shield system and method of shielding stethoscope using the same A stethoscope shield system and method of preventing contamination of an instrument, particularly a stethoscope, includes a plurality of substantially planar shields stacked one upon the other, each of the shields having a substantially identical outer periphery and... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735598 | Stethoscope head A stethoscope is provided with two head portions for fitting two diaphragms different in caliber on a head main portion, having diverse design properties and functions. A stethoscope head comprising a head main portion and a conduit connecting portion provide... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7721843 | Visual acoustic device A visual-acoustic device is provided that contains an acoustic detector to produce sound waves in communication with a moiré pattern generator that produces moiré patterns corresponding to the sound waves. The device includes a rigid plate having a first repetitiv... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712575 | Spiral cut stethoscope wrap A stethoscope protective wrap for a stethoscope including a pair of ear inserts attached to a pair of arms, a sound tube and a stethoscope head, the wrap including a protective wrap installed over the sound tube of the stethoscope, the protect wrap comprising a spir... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7614478 | Stethoscope cover and dispenser therefor A protective cover for a stethoscope head and an apparatus for quickly and easily interconnecting the protective cover with the stethoscope head. The apparatus includes a cover-positioning device that positions the protective cover so that it can be quickly and easi... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7614477 | Stethoscope protective device 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 ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7575094 | Stethoscope cover incorporated into an isolation garment A stethoscope cover incorporated into an isolation garment which cover operably retains the stethoscope listening device and at least a portion of the stethoscope sound tube so that a doctor or nurse can put on an isolation garment and use their preferred stethoscop... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7533758 | Apparatus and method for auscultation and percussion of a human or animal body An apparatus for auscultation and percussion of a human or animal body has a stethoscope with a diaphragm on one side of a head thereof, and a percussion mechanism positioned in the head for selectively producing a percussion against the body such that a sound from ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7527123 | Patient-friendly stethoscope Generally, the present invention is directed to medical devices and more particularly to a patient-friendly stethoscope with interactive light emissions. An embodiment of the invention includes a stethoscope which has a pair of binaurals and a transparent acoustical... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7516814 | Dual-sensor anti-sepsis stethoscope and device A dual-sensor stethoscope, or retrofit device for a stethoscope, promotes anti-sepsis and stereoscopy through use of a substantially rigid, generally T-shaped tube for support of dual stethoscope heads. Each head may be rotated away from a body independently for use... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7469769 | Stethoscope cover and dispenser therefor A protective cover for a stethoscope head and an apparatus for quickly and easily interconnecting the protective cover with the stethoscope head. The apparatus includes a cover-positioning device that positions the protective cover so that it can be quickly and easi... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7441629 | Stethoscope with identifying-personalizing ring A medical stethoscope head (1) comprises a body (2) with an inlet pipe and at least one diaphragm portion (4) provided with a diaphragm (5) at its lower surface. At least one identifying-personalizing ring (11) provided with identi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7424929 | Cover for a bell or a diaphragm of a stethoscope A cover for a stethoscope, and in particular the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope, has a semi rigid center portion with a flexible skirt extending therefrom. The skirt and the semi rigid center portion terminates in an expandable binding ring, thereby permitting t... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7393326 | Apparatus for screening and diagnosing by dual stethoscopic and Doppler detection The invention concerns an apparatus for early screening of cardiovascular diseases through dual stethoscopic and Doppler detection with means ensuring coherence between the two types of detection. According the invention, the medical screening and diagnosis apparatu... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360625 | Wearable stethoscope sanitizing device A small, lightweight sanitizing device that is adapted for attachment to a stethoscope. When the stethoscope is not being used the device covers the diaphragm and bell portions of the stethoscope with sanitizing pads that kill germs and prevent the spread of disease... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7346174 | Medical device with communication, measurement and data functions A medical diagnostic and communications apparatus with audio output comprises an electronic processor for processing stethoscope signals and secondary audio signals. An electronic stethoscope sensor is contained within a housing for transducing body sounds to electr... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7322135 | Device for medical instrument A device for a medical instrument comprises an information tag connector adapted to couple with the medical instrument, the information tag connector further adapted to removably couple with at least one accessory. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318654 | Headset incorporating an integral light A headset with a light incorporated within is disclosed. A representative embodiment of the invention may be construed as an aviation-style headset that includes a first earcup and a second earcup each comprising active noise reduction (ANR) circuitry, a headband in... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314112 | Method and device for utilization of a stethoscope as a neurological diagnostic tool and percussion tool A tool for neurological and diagnostic testing comprises the combination of a stethoscope with a reflex hammer including a light. When mounted on the stethoscope head the reflex hammer extends beyond the head, without interfering with the normal use of the stethosco... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300405 | Analysis of auscultatory sounds using single value decomposition Techniques are described for analyzing auscultatory sounds to aid a medical professional in diagnosing physiological conditions of a patient. A data analysis system, for example, applies singular value decomposition to auscultatory sounds associated known physiologi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300406 | Medical examination apparatus An apparatus to enable health care providers to perform a number of diagnostic procedures, including listening to the heart, obtaining electrocardiograms and sonograms. A pocket size instrument displays an EKG tracing on its screen simultaneously upon auscultation o... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296652 | Stethoscope cover incorporated into an isolation garment A stethoscope cover incorporated into an isolation garment which cover operably retains the stethoscope listening device and at least a portion of the stethoscope sound tube so that a doctor or nurse can put on an isolation garment and use their preferred stethoscop... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291116 | Plexor A plexor having a handle and a head attached to a front section, and having tapping elements seated on both sides on a receiving body. One tapping element terminates in a line-shaped tapping section, and the other tapping element terminates in a point-like tapping s... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285098 | Device for medical percussion A mechanical tapper clips onto the end of a stethoscope. The device is operated by pressing a small plunger with the index finger of the hand holding the end of the stethoscope onto the patient's body to aid the percussion portion of a physical exam. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284730 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284729 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, an... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7240765 | Customized hearing protection earplug with an acoustic filter and method for manufacturing the same The invention relates to a hearing protection earplug, comprising a hard shell (10) having an elasticity of from shore D 85 to shore D 65 and having an outer surface individually shaped according to the measured inner shape of the user's outer ear and ear can... | 07/10/2007 |
