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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2005
Aaron Rollins, New York, NY (US);
Tor Alden, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Aaron Rollins, New York, NY (US);
Tor Alden, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
A tool for neurological and diagnostic testing comprises the combination of a stethoscope with a reflex hammer including a light. When mounted on the stethoscope head the reflex hammer extends beyond the head, without interfering with the normal use of the stethoscope. A handle, which may or may not be joined to the reflex hammer, is positioned on the flexible stethoscope tubing and provides a gripping surface for using the tool for neurological testing. One embodiment includes a light within the reflex hammer, so that a light is available for testing responses to light at the same time as checking other responses. The reflex hammer and light combination is adaptable for use with binaural and electronic stethoscopes, thus providing a convenient set of instruments within a single device. A detent on the handle provides an ergonomic grip, or a place for inclusion of indicia.