Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Snooks

Gregory L. Snooks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of making a cuffed tube
    Patent number: 4328056
    Abstract: A method of making a double-cuffed endotracheal tube is disclosed which includes forming a unitary double-cuff member, inserting and inverting one of the cuffs into the other cuff and connecting the cuffs on a plastic tube, and sealingly connecting the ends of the cuffs to the tube. A method of sealingly connecting one end of the inner cuff which is within the outer cuff to the tube includes inserting a pipe into the tube and through a sidewall opening in the tube, and flowing sealant material through the tube to seal one end of the inner cuff to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Sherwood Medical Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory L. Snooks