Stethoscope securing device
First Claim
1. A device for securing a stethoscope comprising:
- a reversibly connectable connector comprising a first section and a second section;
a first attachment member coupled to the first section, wherein the first attachment member attaches to a first location on the stethoscope; and
a second attachment member coupled to the second section, wherein the second attachment member attaches to a second location on the stethoscope,wherein the first section and the second section are reversibly connected together to secure the stethoscope around a user'"'"'s neck.
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Abstract
The present invention is a novel device that improves the user'"'"'s ability to carry or store a stethoscope while it is not in use, thereby enhancing the security of the stethoscope by preventing and reducing falls and collisions. In one embodiment, a device comprises two reversibly connectable connector halves that can be attached at different points along the stethoscope, such that a stable closed loop can be formed when the two halves are in the connected position. The halves can be unconnected easily by the user when the stethoscope is desired to be used, but resists unintended or accidental disconnection. In another embodiment, the device also enhances the ability of a user to identify the stethoscope by providing a surface for tags, text, or images. In other embodiments, embedded electronics provide enhanced tracking and communication options.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for securing a stethoscope comprising:
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a reversibly connectable connector comprising a first section and a second section; a first attachment member coupled to the first section, wherein the first attachment member attaches to a first location on the stethoscope; and a second attachment member coupled to the second section, wherein the second attachment member attaches to a second location on the stethoscope, wherein the first section and the second section are reversibly connected together to secure the stethoscope around a user'"'"'s neck. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A stethoscope comprising:
a reversibly connectable connector comprising a first section and a second section;
wherein the first section is attached to a first location on the stethoscope;
wherein the second section is attached to a second location on the stethoscope; and
wherein the first section and the second section are reversibly connected together to secure the stethoscope around a user'"'"'s neck.
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