Abstract: A replaceable and disposable elastomeric soft diaphragm or cover for use with a stethoscope whereby said elastomeric soft diaphragm or cover is a molded piece of elastomer being sufficiently flexible allowing for simple application and removal, whereby said diaphragm or cover, when attached, forms an airtight seal with the stethoscope, and whereby device may act as a soft diaphragm in stethoscopes with removable rigid diaphragms with said rigid diaphragm removed or as a cover where said rigid diaphragm remains attached to said stethoscope.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 18, 2003
Assignee:
Doctors Research Group
Inventors:
Richard J. Deslauriers, Robert T. Potash, Lewis W. Chappel
Abstract: This invention discloses an ear tip used in connection with a stethoscope. Whereby the disclosed ear tip is formed of a single piece of molded elastomeric material that is inverted and sealed to form a sealed chamber that is filled with a liquid gelatin, whereby standard loads deform the liquid gelatin filled cavity under principles of displacement providing for the ear tips capability of contouring to the infinite variations and configurations of different outer ear canals, and thereby creating a complete acoustic seal between the outer surface of the ear tip and the outer ear of the user. Furthermore, this invention discloses a means of attachment to a listening device that facilitates the attachment and removal of the ear tip to the listening device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 15, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 4, 2003
Assignee:
Doctors Research Group
Inventors:
Richard J. Deslauriers, Robert T. Potash, Lewis W. Chappel