Abstract: An insert for a laryngoscope handle, the insert comprising a frame supporting a light source, a light source activation guide, a spring, and one or more batteries therein wherein the one or more batteries are positioned between a top and a bottom of the spring and wherein the light source activation guide is located on an upper end of the frame above the top of the spring. The light source activation guide has a slot extending along a length of the upper end of the frame wherein the upper end of the frame slidably receives the light source therein an protrusion on the light source is slidably retained in the slot.

Abstract: A handle mounted light hub for a laryngoscope, the light hub comprising a depressible switch, a light source, and an electrical contact, wherein the switch moves the electrical contact into contact with a power source causing current to flow to power the light source and wherein when depressed, the switch exposes the illuminated light source.

Abstract: An insert for a laryngoscope handle, the insert comprising a frame supporting a light source, a light source activation guide, a spring, and one or more batteries therein wherein the one or more batteries are positioned between a top and a bottom of the spring and wherein the light source activation guide is located on an upper end of the frame above the top of the spring. The light source activation guide has a slot extending along a length of the upper end of the frame wherein the upper end of the frame slidably receives the light source therein an protrusion on the light source is slidably retained in the slot.

Abstract: A handle mounted light hub for a laryngoscope, the light hub comprising a depressible switch, a light source, and an electrical contact, wherein the switch moves the electrical contact into contact with a power source causing current to flow to power the light source and wherein when depressed, the switch exposes the illuminated light source.

Abstract: A disposable laryngoscope with a disposable screw cap. The cap has a base, a perimeter sidewall extending upwardly from the base and an inner surface of the perimeter sidewall having a threads supported thereon, a cavity defined by the perimeter sidewall and base, a tube extending upwardly from the base and positioned within the cavity. A channel is provided in the cavity between an outer perimeter of the tube and the threads on the inner surface of the perimeter side wall. The disposable screw cap threadedly connects to the handle of the laryngoscope to provide access to the interior cavity of the handle.

Abstract: A laryngoscope assembly having a handle for connection with a laryngoscope blade and wherein the handle includes an additional mechanism for securing the blade to the handle. A locking mechanism is a spring provided for holding the blade in position on the handle and preventing side to side movement of the blade with respect to the handle.

Abstract: A laryngoscope assembly having a handle for connection with a laryngoscope blade and wherein the handle includes an additional mechanism for securing the blade to the handle. A locking mechanism is a spring provided for holding the blade in position on the handle and preventing side to side movement of the blade with respect to the handle.