FALKNER, CARLA W.,PLESSALA, DENEEN T.,HENRICKSEN, CLIFFORD A.
申请号：
CA3084085
公开号：
CA3084085A1
申请日:
2018.05.03
申请国别(地区):
CA
年份:
2019
代理人:
摘要：
In a first embodiment, a stethoscope with a body； a diaphragm； and an integral annular axially compliant suspension is disclosed. The annular axially compliant suspension fits around the diaphragm and inside an inner perimeter of the body. Optionally, a reticulated foam pressure pad with an annular suspension is sealed on the interior or outer diameter of the body and the diaphragm is a very thin foil, preferably made from copper, in order to provide antimicrobial properties. In a second embodiment, a stethoscope with a body and a diaphragm has a flexible enclosure containing an incompressible liquid suspended in the stethoscope body is disclosed. A reticulated foam pressure pad with an annular suspension is sealed on the interior or outer diameter of the body. Optionally, the diaphragm has a cap over a top end of the suspended flexible enclosure, preferably made from copper in order to provide antimicrobial properties.
