Patents by Inventor Bruce Hirsch

Bruce Hirsch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope
    Patent number: 7823690
    Abstract: A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Hirsch, David Miller
  • Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope
    Publication number: 20090014232
    Abstract: A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce Hirsch, David Miller