US3713448A
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Endotracheal tube holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract An endotracheal tube holder adapted to supportively balance, suspend, harness, and reliably hold the tube in given position in the trachea and mouth of a patient. A prescribed length of adhesive tape has a median portion wrapped around and adhesively attached to a predetermined portion of the tube. The free end portions of the tape are tautened lengthwise across the patient''s left and right cheeks, respectively, and are adjustably and detachably fastened to clamps. These clamps are oriented with like loops, more particularly, a pair of ear encircling adapters. These adapters are made from plastic tubing and are applied to the ears of the patient prior to intubation, if desired. The rearward curvate end portion of each adapter is lodged and seated in the deepest groove behind the cartilage directly above the earlobe and adhesively held in place. The adapter proper encircles the ear, resides flatwise against the patient''s cheek and locates a complemental clamp in the place and position desired. Accordingly, the clamped and harnessed tape functions to properly suspend and prevent displacement of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 J Arrott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
In combination, an endotracheal tube having exterior adhesive coated surfaces, a length of flexible adhesive tape having a median portion securely wrapped around and adhesively and retentively attached to a prescribed portion of said tube and having like free end portions which are adapted to be uniformly and tautly stretched lengthwise across the left and right cheeks of the patient, a pair of companion adapters which are designed and adapted to completely encompass the patient''s left and right ears, said adapters having jaw means by way of which the free end portions of said tapes are detachably and adjustably attached to said adapters and thus harnessed and held in given tube positioning, suspending and stabilizing positions, each adapter comprising a horizontally elongated loop of a size and shape that it not only encompasses but is supportively hung over the associated ear and resides flatwise against the coacting cheek of the patient, said loop having an arcuately curved rearward end which is conformable to and is adapted to be lodged and seated in the deepest groove of the ear and behind the cartilage which lies just above the earlobe, said rearward end being coated with adhesive media which assists in seating and function to retain the loop and the complemental adapter in its given position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination, an endotracheal tube having exterior adhesive coated surfaces, a length of flexible adhesive tape having a median portion securely wrapped around and adhesively and retentively attached to a prescribed portion of said tube and having like free end portions which are adapted to be uniformly and tautly stretched lengthwise across the left and right cheeks of the patient, a pair of companion adapters which are designed and adapted to completely encompass the patient''s left and right ears, said adapters having jaw means by way of which the free end portions of said tapes are detachably and adjustably attached to said adapters and thus harnessed and held in given tube positioning, suspending and stabilizing positions, each adapter comprising a horizontally elongated loop of a size and shape that it not only encompasses but is supportively hung over the associated ear and resides flatwise against the coacting cheek of the patient, said loop having an arcuately curved rearward end which is conformable to and is adapted to be lodged and seated in the deepest groove of the ear and behind the cartilage which lies just above the earlobe, said rearward end being coated with adhesive media which assists in seating and function to retain the loop and the complemental adapter in its given position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination, an endotracheal tube having exterior adhesive coated surfaces, a length of flexible adhesive tape having a median portion securely wrapped around and adhesively and retentively attached to a prescribed portion of said tube and having like free end portions which are adapted to be uniformly and tautly stretched lengthwise across the left and right cheeks of the patient, a pair of companion adapters which are designed and adapted to completely encompass the patient''s left and right ears, said adapters having jaw means by way of which the free end portions of said tapes are detachably and adjustably attached to said adapters and thus harnessed and held in given tube positioning, suspending and stabilizing positions, each adapter comprising a horizontally elongated loop of a size and shape that it not only encompasses but is supportively hung over the associated ear and resides flatwise against the coacting cheek of the patient, said loop having an arcuately curved rearward end which is conformable to and is adapted to be lodged and seated in the deepest groove of the ear and behind the cartilage which lies just above the earlobe, said rearward end being coated with adhesive media which assists in seating and function to retain the loop and the complemental adapter in its given position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination, an endotracheal tube having exterior adhesive coated surfaces, a length of flexible adhesive tape having a median portion securely wrapped around and adhesively and retentively attached to a prescribed portion of said tube and having like free end portions which are adapted to be uniformly and tautly stretched lengthwise across the left and right cheeks of the patient, a pair of companion adapters which are designed and adapted to completely encompass the patient''s left and right ears, said adapters having jaw means by way of which the free end portions of said tapes are detachably and adjustably attached to said adapters and thus harnessed and held in given tube positioning, suspending and stabilizing positions, each adapter comprising a horizontally elongated loop of a size and shape that it not only encompasses but is supportively hung over the associated ear and resides flatwise against the coacting cheek of the patient, said loop having an arcuately curved rearward end which is conformable to and is adapted to be lodged and seated in the deepest groove of the ear and behind the cartilage which lies just above the earlobe, said rearward end being coated with adhesive media which assists in seating and function to retain the loop and the complemental adapter in its given position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 1, and wherein each jaw means is mounted on and is carried by a forward end portion of the associated adapTer and comprises a clamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 1, and wherein each jaw means is carried by a forward end portion of the associated adapter and comprises a clamp, said jaw means comprising a pair of openable and closable jaws between which a free end portion of the cooperable tape can be passed and between which said end portion can be retentively but removably and adjustably clenched and held.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 3, and wherein there are inner and outer jaws having upper ends hingedly joined by a malleable bend, said inner jaw having a flat face to reside firmly in a given position on the associated cheek, said jaw having a lateral outstanding serrated flange providing a toothed tape securing lip, said outer jaw having a portion which is manually bendable toward and from and is clampingly cooperable with said toothed lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
178 words
An ear supported adapter for use as a component part of an endotracheal tube holder comprising: a length of plastic tubing containing and encasing a corresponding length of malleable wire having like end portions terminating short of the respective free forward ends of said tubing, said wire-encased tubing being bent upon itself intermediate its ends into elongated C-shaped form and providing longitudinally bowed upper and lower legs joined at their rearward ends by a curvate bight portion and having free forward ends which are turned in toward each other and aligned but are spaced apart, a rigid spreader rod positioned between said forward ends, bridging said space and having end portions telescoping retentively into said free forward ends and cooperating therewith and with said legs and defining an endless loop which is designed and adapted to (1) wholly encompass and (2) hang over a selected ear whereby the loop can assume a flatwise position against the patient''s cheek, and a tape-end accommodating and anchoring clamp pivotally mounted on and carried by a median portion of said spreader rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
An ear supported adapter for use as a component part of an endotracheal tube holder comprising: a length of plastic tubing containing and encasing a corresponding length of malleable wire having like end portions terminating short of the respective free forward ends of said tubing, said wire-encased tubing being bent upon itself intermediate its ends into elongated C-shaped form and providing longitudinally bowed upper and lower legs joined at their rearward ends by a curvate bight portion and having free forward ends which are turned in toward each other and aligned but are spaced apart, a rigid spreader rod positioned between said forward ends, bridging said space and having end portions telescoping retentively into said free forward ends and cooperating therewith and with said legs and defining an endless loop which is designed and adapted to (1) wholly encompass and (2) hang over a selected ear whereby the loop can assume a flatwise position against the patient''s cheek, and a tape-end accommodating and anchoring clamp pivotally mounted on and carried by a median portion of said spreader rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
The adapter defined in and according to claim 5, and wherein said clamp comprises a pair of openable and closable jaws between which a free end portion of the cooperable tape can be passed and between which said end portion can be retentively but removably clenched and held, whereby the over-all tape functions to not only locate the wrapped portion of the tube but serves to prevent displacement by equalizing and stabilizing the tube''s position in the patient''s trachea and mouth.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 6, and wherein there are inner and outer jaws having upper ends hingedly joined by a malleable bend, said inner jaw having a flat face to reside firmly in a given position on the associated cheek, said jaw having a lateral outstanding serrated flange providing a toothed tape securing lip, said outer jaw having portion which is manually bendable toward and from and is clampingly cooperable with said toothed lip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |