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Endotracheal tube retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-14
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Granted: 1982-04-27
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Expires: 2000-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A retainer holds an endotracheal tube securely in a patient's mouth and prevents significant movement within the trachea. The retainer combines a member which is inserted in the patient's mouth and is adapted to receive and securely hold the tube within the tracheal lumen and a strap which encompasses the patient's head and fixes the member holding the tube securely within the patient's mouth.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Shaffer
- 👤 II Frank J. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M16/049; A61M16/0493; A61M16/0497; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; A61M2025/0266; A61M2025/0273; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0625; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A device for holding an endotracheal tube comprising: a tie plate curved to rest along the outside of a patient's cheek, said tie plate having a first tie-plate end; a bite plate curved to extend along the inside of a patient's cheek and between a patient's upper and lower gums, said bite plate having a first bite-plate end; a member connecting said first tie-plate end with said first bite-plate end so as to form a channel between them, said tie plate and bite plate adapted to grip a patient's cheek in the channel between them so as to maintain said tie plate, said bite plate and said member in a fixed position in a patient's mouth, said tie plate, said bite plate and said member sized and shaped to extend only about half-way across a patient's mouth so as to permit access to a patient's mouth cavity while said device is in the patient's mouth; means for securing an endotracheal tube to said member, said bite plate having a width sufficiently greater than said tube to prevent a patient from biting said tube; and means for securely fixing and holding said member tie plate, bite plate and securely in patient's mouth.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
201 words
A device for holding an endotracheal tube comprising: a tie plate curved to rest along the outside of a patient's cheek, said tie plate having a first tie-plate end; a bite plate curved to extend along the inside of a patient's cheek and between a patient's upper and lower gums, said bite plate having a first bite-plate end; a member connecting said first tie-plate end with said first bite-plate end so as to form a channel between them, said tie plate and bite plate adapted to grip a patient's cheek in the channel between them so as to maintain said tie plate, said bite plate and said member in a fixed position in a patient's mouth, said tie plate, said bite plate and said member sized and shaped to extend only about half-way across a patient's mouth so as to permit access to a patient's mouth cavity while said device is in the patient's mouth; means for securing an endotracheal tube to said member, said bite plate having a width sufficiently greater than said tube to prevent a patient from biting said tube; and means for securely fixing and holding said member tie plate, bite plate and securely in patient's mouth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises: a channel contoured to receive said tube, said channel being defined in said member; at least one projection extending from said member; and a band connected to said member having a plurality of apertures therein, said band adapted to extend around the tube and to be held tightly against the tube by hooking said apertures on said projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said band comprises an elastic non-skid material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said band comprises a latex material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said band includes a plurality of apertures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said apertures are co-linear.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for fixing and holding said member in patient's mouth comprises: a strap having one end connected to a second end of said tie plate, said strap adapted to extend around the head of a patient; a plurality of hooks secured at an opposite end of said strap; a plurality of loops secured adjacent the one end of said strap, said hooks and loops forming a fastener permitting securing said strap tightly around patient's head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises two projections extending from opposite sides of said member and an elastic band having a plurality of apertures therein, said band adapted to extend around the tube and be secured to said member by said projections piercing through said apertures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for fixing and holding comprises an elastic strap which surrounds the patient's head and neck, said strap including an opening located in a medial portion of the strap to permit passage of an endotracheal tube, and releasable fastener means for adjusting the diameter of said strap to correspond to the diameter of a patient's head and neck.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
234 words
A device for holding an endotracheal tube comprising: a tie plate curved to rest along the outside of a patient's cheek, said tie plate having a first tie plate and; a bite plate curved to extend along the inside of a patient's cheek and between a patient's upper and lower gums, said bite plate having a first bite-plate end; a member connecting said first tie-plate end with said first bite-plate end so as to form a channel between them, said tie plate and bite plate adapted to grip the patient's cheek in the channel between them so as to maintain said tie plate, said bite plate and said member in a fixed position in a patient's mouth, said tie plate, said bite plate and said member being sized and shaped to extend only part way across the patient's mouth so as to permit access to a patient's mouth cavity while said device is in the patient's mouth; means for securing an endotracheal tube to said member, said bite plate having a width sufficiently greater than said tube to prevent a patient from biting said tube; and means for fixing and holding said tie plate, bite plate and member securely in patient's mouth, said bite plate being tapered toward the end away from said member to form a wedge for prying open a patient's mouth by pushing said wedge between patient's lower and upper teeth.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
234 words
A device for holding an endotracheal tube comprising: a tie plate curved to rest along the outside of a patient's cheek, said tie plate having a first tie plate and; a bite plate curved to extend along the inside of a patient's cheek and between a patient's upper and lower gums, said bite plate having a first bite-plate end; a member connecting said first tie-plate end with said first bite-plate end so as to form a channel between them, said tie plate and bite plate adapted to grip the patient's cheek in the channel between them so as to maintain said tie plate, said bite plate and said member in a fixed position in a patient's mouth, said tie plate, said bite plate and said member being sized and shaped to extend only part way across the patient's mouth so as to permit access to a patient's mouth cavity while said device is in the patient's mouth; means for securing an endotracheal tube to said member, said bite plate having a width sufficiently greater than said tube to prevent a patient from biting said tube; and means for fixing and holding said tie plate, bite plate and member securely in patient's mouth, said bite plate being tapered toward the end away from said member to form a wedge for prying open a patient's mouth by pushing said wedge between patient's lower and upper teeth.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said securing means comprises: a channel contoured to receive said tube, said channel being defined in said member; at least one projection extending from said member; and a band connected to said member having a plurality of apertures therein, said band adapted to extend around the tube and to be held tightly against the tube by hooking said apertures on said projection.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 11 wherein said band comprises an elastic non-skid material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 11 wherein said band comprises a latex material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 11 wherein said band includes a plurality of apertures.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said apertures are co-linear.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
82 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said means for fixing and holding said member in patient's mouth comprises: a strap having one end connected to a second end of said tie plate, said strap adapted to extend around the head of a patient; a plurality of hooks secured at an opposite end of said strap; a plurality of loops secured adjacent the one end of said strap, said hooks and loops forming a fastener permitting securing said strap tightly around patient's head.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said securing means comprises two projections extending from opposite sides of said member and an elastic band having a plurality of apertures therein, said band adapted to extend around the tube and be secured to said member by said projections piercing through said apertures.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 10 wherein the means for fixing and holding comprises an elastic strap which surrounds the patient's head and neck, said strap including an opening located in a medial portion of the strap to permit passage of an endotracheal tube, and releasable fastener means for adjusting the diameter of said strap to correspond to the diameter of a patient's head and neck.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
127 words
A method of securing an endotracheal tube within a patient's mouth using an endotracheal tube retainer as defined in claim 10 which includes a tapered bite plate and a tie plate substantially parallel to said bite plate, said method comprising: (a) inserting the endotracheal tube within the patient's tracheal lumen; (b) wedging the patient's mouth open by pushing between upper and lower teeth of the patient said tapered bite plate of said endotracheal tube retainer and as the patient's mouth opens continuing to push said tube retainer toward one corner of patient's mouth until said bite plate and said tie plate grip the patient's cheek; (c) securing said endotracheal tube to said tube retainer; and (d) attaching the tube securing means to the patient's head and/or neck.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 19 wherein step (c) comprises wrapping the endotracheal tube with an elastic band attached at its ends to the tube securing means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 20 wherein step (d) comprises encircling the patient's head and/or neck with an elastic strap and tieing said tube receiving means to said strap.
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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) | 1985-04-26 | 1985-10-26 | 1986-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-26 | 1989-10-26 | 1990-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-26 | 1993-10-26 | 1994-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |