Abstract

A disposable stethoscope cover system includes a clamp which is configured to be mechanically attachable to stethoscope tubing; and a disposable cover which is configured to be mechanically attachable to the clamp. According to an embodiment, a clip and clamp mechanism is configured to releasably attach a stethoscope cover to a stethoscope and includes a clamp mechanism configured to be press fit to the stethoscope tubing to connect the clamp and clamp mechanism to the stethoscope; and a clip mechanism which is configured to releasably grasp a portion of the stethoscope cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 50/00 - Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers

Abstract

A toothbrush including bristles extended from one end of the toothbrush, a handle extended from another end of the toothbrush opposite the one end, and any of an attachment hole, arranged between the bristles and handle and configured to receive a support leg to be attached therein, and a groove are provided, either of which may improve drying and therefore decrease in transmission of pathogens via the bristles by, for example, improving air circulation to the bristles raised away from a surface via action of the end and the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
• A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware
• A46B 9/04 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups for toothbrushes
• A46B 17/08 - Other accessories, e.g. scrapers, rubber buffers for preventing damage to furniture
• A46B 17/04 - Protective covers for the bristles
• A46B 5/02 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand

Abstract

Knives having removable blades are described. Such a knife includes a handle; and a blade removably connected to the handle. The blade includes a blade portion and a carrier portion. The carrier portion of the blade includes a cam slot and the handle includes a cam pin which enable the blade to be removably connected to the handle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 1/04 - Hand knives with adjustable bladePocket knives with pivoted blade lockable in adjusted position
• B26B 5/00 - Hand knives with one or more detachable blades
• B26B 11/00 - Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement

Abstract

A disposable stethoscope cover system includes a clamp which is configured to be mechanically attachable to stethoscope tubing; and a disposable cover which is configured to be mechanically attachable to the clamp. According to an embodiment, a clip and clamp mechanism is configured to releasably attach a stethoscope cover to a stethoscope and includes a clamp mechanism configured to be press fit to the stethoscope tubing to connect the clamp and clamp mechanism to the stethoscope; and a clip mechanism which is configured to releasably grasp a portion of the stethoscope cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 46/10 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for instruments
• A61B 50/20 - Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
• A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
• A61B 7/00 - Instruments for auscultation
• A61B 7/02 - Stethoscopes

Abstract

A toothbrush including bristles extended from one end of the toothbrush, a handle extended from another end of the toothbrush opposite the one end, and any of an attachment hole, arranged between the bristles and handle and configured to receive a support leg to be attached therein, and a groove are provided, either of which may improve drying and therefore decrease in transmission of pathogens via the bristles by, for example, improving air circulation to the bristles raised away from a surface via action of the end and the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
• A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware
• A46B 9/04 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups for toothbrushes
• A46B 17/08 - Other accessories, e.g. scrapers, rubber buffers for preventing damage to furniture
• A46B 17/04 - Protective covers for the bristles

Abstract

Knives having removable blades are described. Such a knife includes a handle; and a blade removably connected to the handle. The blade includes a blade portion and a carrier portion. The carrier portion of the blade includes a cam slot and the handle includes a cam pin which enable the blade to be removably connected to the handle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26B 1/02 - Hand knives with adjustable bladePocket knives with pivoted blade
• B26B 5/00 - Hand knives with one or more detachable blades
• B26B 1/00 - Hand knives with adjustable bladePocket knives

Abstract

A toothbrush including bristles extended from one end of the toothbrush, a handle extended from another end of the toothbrush opposite the one end, and any of an attachment hole, arranged between the bristles and handle and configured to receive a support leg to be attached therein, and a groove are provided, either of which may improve drying and therefore decrease in transmission of pathogens via the bristles by, for example, improving air circulation to the bristles raised away from a surface via action of the end and the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A46B 9/04 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups for toothbrushes
• A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
• A46B 17/08 - Other accessories, e.g. scrapers, rubber buffers for preventing damage to furniture
• A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware