US4898163A
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Transtracheal airway and placement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-27
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2009-02-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for establishment of an airway in transtracheal intubation via the cricothyroid membrane is disclosed in which the design integrates within a single unit a curvilinear needle with cutting blade, stylet, syringe and non-metal airway cannula in an over-the-needle position. The integrated design enhances quick and accurate placement of the airway in both emergency and non-emergency applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon P. George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0465; A61M16/0472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for performing transtracheal intubation via the cricothyroid membrane comprising, in combination: a syringe means comprising at least one hollow barrel with a distal end adapted for attachment of integral apparatus means; a plunger means slideably disposed within said hollow barrel of said syringe means; a flexible stylet means slideably disposed within said barrel of said syringe means; a hollow curvilinear needle means integrally attached to said distal end of said syringe means, said needle means having at its distal end a sharpened edge to serve as a cutting blade; and a non-metal hollow tube airway means which is slideably disposed over said needle means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for performing transtracheal intubation via the cricothyroid membrane comprising, in combination: a syringe means comprising at least one hollow barrel with a distal end adapted for attachment of integral apparatus means; a plunger means slideably disposed within said hollow barrel of said syringe means; a flexible stylet means slideably disposed within said barrel of said syringe means; a hollow curvilinear needle means integrally attached to said distal end of said syringe means, said needle means having at its distal end a sharpened edge to serve as a cutting blade; and a non-metal hollow tube airway means which is slideably disposed over said needle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said syringe means is comprised of a double-barrel means in which said plunger means is slideably disposed within one barrel, and said stylet means is slideably disposed within the other barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said stylet means is integrally attached to said plunger means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises a hollow tube means for dilation of the trachea which is slideably disposed over said hollow tube airway means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said stylet means is hollow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said needle means further comprises a hollowed conduit along the entire length of said needle means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said needle means is straight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said hollow tube airway means may be manufactured of a material which retains a preformed shape original to its manufacture once placed within the body cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which said hollow tube airway means is curvilinear and of a semi-rigid material.
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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) | 1993-02-05 | 1993-08-07 | 1994-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-05 | 1997-08-07 | 1998-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-05 | 2001-08-07 | 2002-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |