US3915173A
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Intubation device for the inhalation of gasses
Assignee: OSMED Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An intubation device for inhalation of gases including a cannula connected to an endotracheal tube having a first inflatable member mounted thereon for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls together with a fluid supply tube for inflating the first inflatable member. A second inflatable member mounted on the tube for sealing contact with the trachea with a fluid supply tube for inflating the second inflatable member and a device for connecting one of the leads of the cannula to the outer end of the tube. An oro-pharyngeal tube having a single inflatable barrier for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls together with a fluid supply tube for inflating the inflatable barrier and a device for connecting one of the cannula leads to the other end of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Brekke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12181; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0434; A61M16/0454; A61M16/0459; A61M16/0486; A61M16/06; A61M16/0666; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M16/0461; A61M16/20; A61M16/208; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/0226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An intubation device for inhalation of gases comprising in combination: a. a cannula including a central tubular portion having at the lower end b. first and second tubular leads extending from the lower end thereof, c. means for sealing at least one of the outer end portions of the leads within the nose, d. a one-way exhaust valve carried by said central tubular portion, e. means for supplying gases to said central tubular portion, f. an endotracheal tube connected to one of said leads for insertion into the nose and down into the trachea, g. said tube having a first inflatable member mounted thereon for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls when infalted, h. means for inflating said first inflatable member, i. a second inflatable member mounted on said tube at the lower end thereof for sealing contact with the trachea inferior to the vocal chords, j. means for inflating said second inflatable member, and k. means connecting one of said leads of said cannula to the outer end of said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An intubation device for inhalation of gases comprising in combination: a. a cannula including a central tubular portion having at the lower end b. first and second tubular leads extending from the lower end thereof, c. means for sealing at least one of the outer end portions of the leads within the nose, d. a one-way exhaust valve carried by said central tubular portion, e. means for supplying gases to said central tubular portion, f. an endotracheal tube connected to one of said leads for insertion into the nose and down into the trachea, g. said tube having a first inflatable member mounted thereon for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls when infalted, h. means for inflating said first inflatable member, i. a second inflatable member mounted on said tube at the lower end thereof for sealing contact with the trachea inferior to the vocal chords, j. means for inflating said second inflatable member, and k. means connecting one of said leads of said cannula to the outer end of said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 in which said means for sealing of the outer end portion of the cannula leads within the nose is a compressible bulb carried by each of the leads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 2 in which said means for supplying anesthetic or the like to said central tubular portion includes first and second supply tubes connected to a source of gas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 3 in which a. said means for inflating said first inflatable member includes a first conduit formed in the wall of said tube and communicating with the interior of said first inflatable member the outer end of said fiRst conduit terminating in b. an air supply tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 4 in which a. said means for inflating said second inflatable member includes a second conduit formed in the wall of said endotracheal tube and communicating with the interior of said second inflatable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
An intubation device for inhalation of gases comprising in combination: a. a cannula including a central tubular portion having at the lower end, b. first and second tubular leads extending from the lower end thereof, c. means for sealing each of the outer end portions of the leads within the nose, d. a one-way exhaust valve carried by said central tubular portion, e. means for supplying gases to said central tubular portion, f. an oro-pharyngeal tube connected to one of said tubular leads for insertion into the nose and down into the oro-pharynx, g. said tube having an inflatable member mounted thereon for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls when inflated, h. means for inflating said inflatable member, and i. means connecting one of said leads of said cannula to the outer end of said tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
An intubation device for inhalation of gases comprising in combination: a. a cannula including a central tubular portion having at the lower end, b. first and second tubular leads extending from the lower end thereof, c. means for sealing each of the outer end portions of the leads within the nose, d. a one-way exhaust valve carried by said central tubular portion, e. means for supplying gases to said central tubular portion, f. an oro-pharyngeal tube connected to one of said tubular leads for insertion into the nose and down into the oro-pharynx, g. said tube having an inflatable member mounted thereon for sealing contact with the base of the tongue, soft palate and lateral pharyngeal walls when inflated, h. means for inflating said inflatable member, and i. means connecting one of said leads of said cannula to the outer end of said tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 6 in which said means for sealing the outer end portions of the cannula leads within the nose is a compressible bulb carried by each of the leads.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 7 in which said means for supplying a gas to said central tubular portion includes first and second supply tubes connected to a source of gas.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 8 in which a. said means for inflating said inflatable member includes a conduit formed in the wall of said tube and communicating with the interior of the inflatable member, the outer end of said conduit terminating in b. an air supply tube.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |