TIMOTHY J FORET
Nursing at Hwy 308, Raceland, LA
License number
Florida 9415783
Issued Date
Aug 24, 2015
Effective Date
Aug 24, 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2019
Category
Health Care
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
2
3269 Highway 308, Raceland, LA 70394
16065 Lamonte Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
16065 Lamonte Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone
(985) 859-4873
Professional information
Stethoscope Isolation System
US Patent:
5466898, Nov 14, 1995
Filed:
Mar 20, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/855613
Inventors:
Edwin E. Gilbert - Metairie LA
Timothy J. Foret - Raceland LA
Timothy J. Foret - Raceland LA
International Classification:
A61B 702
US Classification:
181131
Abstract:
A system for preventing nosocomial infection and contamination through usage of a stethoscope, utilizing a stethoscope sleeve and fitting accessory configured to be utilized in conjunction with off-the-shelf stethoscopes and the like. A first embodiment (FIGS. 1 & 2b) includes a one-use, disposable sleeve, wherein the head or diaphragm-retaining ring is covered in its entirety, with the full covering up of the body to the ear tubes, the cover being composed of a bacterial, viral, and fluid impermeable, acoustically transparent medium. The accessory includes a spreader attachment removably affixed to the upper body of the stethoscope and containable within the sleeve when mounted on the stethoscope. In combination with the spreader attachment accessory, the system provides a sterile system for preventing infection which isolates the stethoscope from both the user as well as the patient, greatly reducing any risk of contamination. A second embodiment (FIGS.