Stethoscope diaphragm dispenser and method
US5466897A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B50/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispenser apparatus for use in dispensing disposable stethoscope diaphragms for removable attachment to a stethoscope head is disclosed. The apparatus operates by removing a diaphragm from a stack, and presenting it for attachment to a stethoscope, when a dispensing plate is shuttled between retracted and extended positions. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the risk of infection by stethoscope use.
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