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Endotracheal tube holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-07
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-02-07
Abstract
Abstract An endotracheal tube holder for securing an endotracheal tube in a selected position in a patient's trachea. A support strip having an adhesive-backed material to secure the support strip to the patient's face is configured to be positioned in the naso-lip area of the patient's face between the lower portion of the nose and the upper lip and to spread from cheek to cheek. A locking strip comprising a "Velcro" material portion, and a pad comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material are attached to the support strip. The endotracheal tube having a presealed ring at a selected location comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material is used, such that the locking strip can be locked around the presealed ring and to the pad to lock the tube in the selected position and prevent its rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson C. Garcia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0625; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
An assembly of an endotracheal tube and an endotracheal tube holder for securing the endotracheal tube in a selected position in a patient's trachea comprising: a support strip having an adhesive-backed material to secure the support strip to the patient's face, the support strip being configured to be positioned only in the naso-lip area of the patient's face between the lower portion of the nose and the upper lip and to spread from cheek to cheek; a locking strip comprising a "Velcro" material portion; a pad comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material; the support strip defining an integral interconnecting portion to which the locking strip and the pad are attached; the endotracheal tube having a presealed ring at a selected location comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material, whereby the locking strip can be locked around the presealed ring and to the pad to lock the tube in the selected position and prevent rotation thereof, the presealed ring being marked to define different levels of intubation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
An assembly of an endotracheal tube and an endotracheal tube holder for securing the endotracheal tube in a selected position in a patient's trachea comprising: a support strip having an adhesive-backed material to secure the support strip to the patient's face, the support strip being configured to be positioned only in the naso-lip area of the patient's face between the lower portion of the nose and the upper lip and to spread from cheek to cheek; a locking strip comprising a "Velcro" material portion; a pad comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material; the support strip defining an integral interconnecting portion to which the locking strip and the pad are attached; the endotracheal tube having a presealed ring at a selected location comprising a material which interlocks with "Velcro" material, whereby the locking strip can be locked around the presealed ring and to the pad to lock the tube in the selected position and prevent rotation thereof, the presealed ring being marked to define different levels of intubation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The endotracheal tube holder as recited in claim 1 wherein a protective strip is applied to the adhesive-backed material when it is not in use, the protective strip having end portions for easy removal of the protective strip from the adhesive-backed material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The endotracheal tube as recited in claim 1 wherein the interconnecting portion extends outwardly from the parts of the support strip applied to the patient's face.
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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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |