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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2009
Joseph Berk, Owings Mill, MD (US);
Jon L. Roberts, Great Falls, VA (US);
Joseph Berk, Owings Mill, MD (US);
Jon L. Roberts, Great Falls, VA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A dual-sensor stethoscope, or retrofit device for a stethoscope, promotes anti-sepsis and stereoscopy through use of a substantially rigid, generally T-shaped tube for support of dual stethoscope sensors, wherein at least one sensor is electronic. Each sensor may be rotated away from a body independently for use of a single head or rotated into the same general plane for dual-head stereoscopy. A clinician can create a spatial, three-dimensional (3D) antiseptic barrier and avoid the need to carry multiple stethoscopes. During stereoscopy, the use of a common tube or earphones allows the transmission of sound with constructive interference of sound waves. The substantially rigid, generally T-shaped support tube allows a clinician to auscultate with one hand and monitor two locations without transference of pathogens.