Dual-sensor anti-sepsis stethoscope and device
First Claim
1. A dual-head anti-sepsis stethoscope device comprising:
- a connection tube dimensioned to engage a sound conduction tube of a stethoscope;
a second tube connected to the connection tube, the second tube having a first end and a second end;
a first sensor head-supporting tube coupled to the first end of the second tube; and
a second sensor head-supporting tube coupled to the second end of the second tube;
wherein at least one of the first and second sensor head-supporting tubes is rotatably coupled relative to the second tube.
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Abstract
A dual-sensor stethoscope, or retrofit device for a stethoscope, promotes anti-sepsis and stereoscopy through use of a substantially rigid, generally T-shaped tube for support of dual stethoscope heads. Each head may be rotated away from a body independently for use of a single head or rotated into the same general plane for dual-head stereoscopy. A clinician can create a spatial, three-dimensional (3D) anti-septic barrier and avoid the need to carry multiple stethoscopes. During stereoscopy, the use of a common tube allows the transmission of sound with constructive interference of sound waves. The substantially rigid, generally T-shaped support tube allows a clinician to auscultate with one hand and monitor two locations without transference of pathogens.
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20 Claims
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1. A dual-head anti-sepsis stethoscope device comprising:
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a connection tube dimensioned to engage a sound conduction tube of a stethoscope; a second tube connected to the connection tube, the second tube having a first end and a second end; a first sensor head-supporting tube coupled to the first end of the second tube; and a second sensor head-supporting tube coupled to the second end of the second tube; wherein at least one of the first and second sensor head-supporting tubes is rotatably coupled relative to the second tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A dual-head anti-sepsis stethoscope, comprising:
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an eartip; an earpiece attached to the eartip; a common sound conduction tube attached to the earpiece; a connection tube dimensioned to engage the common sound conduction tube at an end opposite an end attached to the earpiece; a second tube connected to the connection tube, the second tube having a first end and a second end; a first sensor head-supporting tube coupled at a first end to the first end of the second tube; a first sensor head attached to a second end of the first sensor head-supporting tube; a second sensor head-supporting tube coupled at a first end to the second end of the second tube; and a second sensor head attached to a second end of the second sensor head-supporting tube; wherein at least one of the first and second sensor head-supporting tubes is rotatably coupled relative to the second tube. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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