Stethoscope cleaning assembly
US7406973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispensing assembly which is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is manually operated due to moveable engagement with the head portion as it travels along the path of travel. The activating assembly is thereby operatively positioned to activate the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispensing assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from.
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