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Acoustic collection system for handheld electronic devices

  • US 9,855,019 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2017
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stethoscope for use with a microphone-equipped handheld electronic device, said stethoscope comprising:

  • (a) a detachable fitted casing for attaching to at least a portion of said handheld electronic device, said casing having a broad surface;

    (b) a stethoscope chestpiece incorporated with said casing and located on said broad surface of said casing;

    (c) a tube configured to carry sound waves through air from said stethoscope chestpiece to a microphone on said handheld electronic device, wherein the entire length of said tube is physically incorporated as a channel within said casing; and

    (d) wherein said tube has a microphone end opening configured to be located over the microphone of said handheld electronic device.

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