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Endotracheal tube holder
Assignee: SWESCO Inc
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Filing: 1975-01-23
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Granted: 1976-11-23
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Expires: 1995-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An endotracheal tube holder is disclosed comprising a clamp having a primary passageway through which an endotracheal tube may be passed in frictional engagement, and a plurality of secondary passageways. A strip of adhesive tape is provided adapted to be secured to human skin and having a plurality of holes. The holder further includes elongated flexible tying means sized for passage through the clamp secondary passageways and through the tape holes for securing the clamp to the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. Cussell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M16/0497; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; A61M2025/024; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An endotracheal tube holder comprising, in combination, a clamp defining a primary passageway through which an endotracheal tube may be placed in snug frictional engagement and a plurality of secondary passageways through which tying means may be passed; a strip of adhesive tape adapted to be secured to human skin and having a plurality of holes through which the tying means may also be passed; and elongated flexible tying means passing through said clamp secondary passageways and through said tape holes and securing said clamp to said tape, said tape being the sole means adapted to be secured to human skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An endotracheal tube holder comprising, in combination, a clamp defining a primary passageway through which an endotracheal tube may be placed in snug frictional engagement and a plurality of secondary passageways through which tying means may be passed; a strip of adhesive tape adapted to be secured to human skin and having a plurality of holes through which the tying means may also be passed; and elongated flexible tying means passing through said clamp secondary passageways and through said tape holes and securing said clamp to said tape, said tape being the sole means adapted to be secured to human skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
An endotracheal tube holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamp secondary passageways are located in a first pattern about said primary passageway, wherein said adhesive tape holes are located in a second pattern, and wherein said first and second patterns are substantially the same whereby the clamp is secured to the adhesive tape with the clamp secondary passageways substantially aligned with the tape holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An endotracheal tube holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamp primary passageway is at least partially defined by a succession of annular ridges and annular troughs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An endotracheal tube holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamp comprises a pair of elongated jaws hinged together at one end and including means for latching the jaws together at this other end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An endotracheal tube in accordance with claim 4 wherein each of said jaws is elongated in a direction substantially normal said clamp primary and secondary passageways.
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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) | 1979-11-23 | 1980-05-24 | 1980-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-23 | 1984-05-24 | 1984-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-23 | 1988-05-24 | 1988-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |