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Stethoscope with removable insert

US4502562A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1983
Grant dateMar 5, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B7/026
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stethoscope including a bell and a removable insert therefore to better accomodate dimunitive skin areas. The insert is made of a resilient and deformable material. The insert snaps into the bell to releasably lock the insert into the bell. The insert reduces the opening to and the volume of the bell.

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