Stethoscope Kit
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12599355B2 to BINJIANG INSTITUTE OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a stethoscope kit including a storage cylinder, protective shell, and electronic stethoscope with integrated charging capability. Inventors are Weize Xu and Qiang Shu, with 6 claims allowed under CPC classifications A61B 7/04 and A61B 2562/0204.
What changed
USPTO issued patent US12599355B2 for a stethoscope kit to BINJIANG INSTITUTE OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY on April 14, 2026. The invention includes a storage cylinder with base and body, a protective shell, and an electronic stethoscope with an integrated charging device activated when placed in an accommodating groove.
This patent grant confers exclusive legal rights to the assignee for the stethoscope kit technology in the US market, enabling enforcement against potential infringers. Competitors developing similar stethoscope storage and charging systems should review the 6 claims to assess potential design-around options.
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- Monitor patent publication for competitor activity
- Review patent claims for potential infringement
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Stethoscope kit
Grant US12599355B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
BINJIANG INSTITUTE OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Inventors
Weize Xu, Qiang Shu
Abstract
A stethoscope kit includes a storage cylinder, a protective shell and an electronic stethoscope. The storage cylinder includes a base and a cylinder body. The protective shell is configured to be sleeved on the cylinder body. Two sides of the cylinder body are each symmetrically provided with a groove. A bottom of the groove is provided with an accommodating groove configured to accommodate the electronic stethoscope. A bottom of the accommodating groove is attached to a bottom of the electronic stethoscope through an attraction mechanism. A charging device is provided in the cylinder body. When the electronic stethoscope is placed in the accommodating groove, the charging device is configured to charge the electronic stethoscope.
CPC Classifications
A61B 7/04 A61B 2562/0204
Filing Date
2023-10-25
Application No.
18494517
Claims
6
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