Patents Examined by Channingg L. Pace
  • Device for insertion into a body opening
    Patent number: 3968800
    Abstract: An essentially hollow device for use in a body opening without limitation to but as an endotracheal tube, a bronchoscope, a vascular or cervical dilator and the like wherein the same has an outer surface that is operable to expand into engagement with the wall of the body opening into which the same is adapted to be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Inventor: Joseph A. Vilasi