Patents Assigned to Steth-Glove, Inc.
  • Stethoscope protective device
    Patent number: 7921959
    Abstract: A stethoscope protective device is for easily and hygienically covering the head and at least a portion of the connector tube of a stethoscope. The device can be quickly applied to the stethoscope while eliminating or minimizing the need for contact by a patient of the head and connector tube during examination. In a single-handed operation, the stethoscope head and connector tube can be readily slipped into and secured within the protective device. The device is constructed at least in part of a material that is acoustically transmissive and provides a barrier for reducing the transmission of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Steth-Glove, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Statner, Ashim Arora
  • Stethoscope protective device
    Patent number: 7614477
    Abstract: A stethoscope protective device is for easily and hygienically covering the head and at least a portion of the connector tube of a stethoscope. The device can be quickly applied to the stethoscope while eliminating or minimizing the need for contact by a patient of the head and connector tube during examination. In a single-handed operation, the stethoscope head and connector tube can be readily slipped into and secured within the protective device. The device is constructed at least in part of a material that is acoustically transmissive and provides a barrier for reducing the transmission of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Steth-Glove, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Statner, Ashim Arora