Cartridges, dispensers, and kits for dispensing instrument covers
US11358782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1942
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kit for dispensing disposable stethoscope covers and other instrument covers is provided. The kit may include a cartridge and a dispenser for automatic touch-free dispensing of disposable stethoscope covers. The kit further includes a first spool having a roll of backing member with disposable stethoscope covers disposed thereon and a second spool for receiving the spent backing member after a disposable stethoscope cover has been removed, self-contained within the cartridge. The cartridge is inserted within the dispenser so that a user may insert a stethoscope head through a window of the dispenser to attach to a disposable stethoscope cover. Alternatively, the cartridge or cassette may be comprised of disposable instrument covers so that a user may insert the instrument near or through the window of the dispenser for application of the instrument cover directly to the instrument. The kit may further include a proximity sensor for detecting a user.
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