Patents by Inventor Kai Matthes

Kai Matthes 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).

  • Endotracheal tube insertion
    Patent number: 12171940
    Abstract: An intubation system includes: a base configured to be secured relative to a subject; a guide movably coupled to the base to allow the guide to move relative to the base; and a connector configured to be connected to a distal end of the guide and to detachably connect to an endotracheal tube such that as the guide is moved relative to the base toward the subject, the endotracheal tube is inserted into the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Aninimed LLC
    Inventors: Yuval Avniel, Kai Matthes
  • Endotracheal tube exchange
    Patent number: 11684737
    Abstract: An intubation system includes: a base configured to be secured relative to a subject; a guide movably coupled to the base to allow the guide to move relative to the base; and a connector configured to be connected to a distal end of the guide and to detachably connect to an endotracheal tube such that as the guide is moved relative to the base toward the subject, the endotracheal tube is inserted into the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Aninimed LLC
    Inventors: Yuval Avniel, Kai Matthes
  • Catheter guided endotracheal intubation
    Patent number: 10182712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a guided endotracheal intubation endoscope. A guide catheter is used to position an endoscope and a tube for intubation of a patient. The endoscope can include a steering device for steering the endoscope in at least two directions, as well as suction, irrigation and retraction devices for maintaining a clear field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Kai Matthes
  • Catheter guided endotracheal intubation
    Publication number: 20090143645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a guided endotracheal intubation endoscope. A guide catheter is used to position an endoscope and a tube for intubation of a patient. The endoscope can include a steering device for steering the endoscope in at least two directions, as well as suction, irrigation and retraction devices for maintaining a clear field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventor: Kai Matthes