Having Particular Blade Structure Patents (Class 600/190)
  • Patent number: 11602268
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a laryngoscope. The laryngoscope includes a blade. The blade includes a first end and a second end extending along the longitudinal axis of the blade. The blade further includes a first edge defining a first side of the blade, as well as a second edge defining a second side of the blade, and the first edge and the second edge extend along a longitudinal axis of the blade. The blade further includes a first curvature from the first end to the second end extending upward along a vertical axis, and a second curvature from the first edge to the second edge also extending upward along the vertical axis. The second curvature allows for considerable tongue control without the need for a large flange that typically causes significant risk of damage to a patient's teeth and other sensitive surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Tracy Don Ferren
  • Patent number: 10791912
    Abstract: An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope includes a proximal end, which is mechanically connectable or connected to a handle in order to form an adaptive laryngoscope, a first flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof, a second flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof, and a connecting structure with a first end, which is connected to the first flexible bar in an articulated manner, and with a second end, which is connected to the second flexible bar in an articulated manner. The first flexible bar is formed by a first member made of a first material and a second member made of a second material. An interface between the first member and the second member extends over at least half the distance between the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martina Aleckner, Andreas Efinger, Ralf Staud
  • Patent number: 10588498
    Abstract: Video laryngoscope system including a video laryngoscope having a laryngoscope handle and a laryngoscope blade. The video laryngoscope system includes an image capture module with at least two stationary imaging units spaced apart along the laryngoscope blade for providing real-time video streams of a patient's airway passage during an intubation and a controller for enabling a clinician performing the intubation to select one or more of the real-time video streams for real-time display on a display screen to assist intubation of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: TRUPHATEK INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Gabriel Dan, David Rosenblatt
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9795753
    Abstract: Various methods and systems for delivery of an ETT for intubation are provided. In one example, an ETT delivery system includes a rail system for guiding insertion of an ETT and at least partially defining the motion of the ETT. The ETT delivery system further may include a video laryngoscope blade coupled to the rail system and a delivery mechanism. In some examples, the ETT delivery system further includes a positioner configured to adjust the motion of the ETT. As a further example, the ETT delivery system may include a swing arm and a guide rail to at least partially define the motion of the swing arm. Further, a drive-down mechanism may effect motion of the swing arm. As another embodiment, a rail system, a disposable blade and a positioner may be provided. Further, a delivery mechanism may be operatively linked with the integrated rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventor: Chunyuan Qiu
  • Patent number: 9198567
    Abstract: A laryngoscope with pressure sensitive blade including a removable polymeric section disposed for engagement against a patient's maxillary incisors during intubation, said polymeric section including a rubberlike upper surface for placement against said patient's teeth, and an undersurface disposed in contact with the laryngoscope, wherein a pressure sensor disposed upon the polymeric section undersurface signals pressure exerted atop the upper surface by means of an illuminable signal, said illuminable signal emitting a first color when pressure is sensed atop the polymeric section, and alternately a second color when said pressure is sensed exceeding a pressure threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Nkosiyalinda Dube
  • Patent number: 8998805
    Abstract: A laryngoscope is provided with which an operator can directly observe the trachea inlet portion of a patient easily by safely and surely lifting the epiglottis of the patient with a proximal end portion of a laryngoscope blade which is inserted in the mouth of the patient. The blade is connected to a distal end portion of a grippable handle, a first electrode is mounted on a distal end portion of the blade, and a second electrode is configured to adhere to a skin surface of the patient in the vicinity of the epiglottis, and a low frequency current is supplied to flow between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: National University Corporation Okayama University
    Inventors: Yoshimasa Takeda, Kiyoshi Morita, Takeharu Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 8821383
    Abstract: A slotted cannula for endoscopic surgical procedures is disclosed. The slotted cannula has a tubular body having a distal end, a proximate end, an open slot extending longitudinally from the beginning of the proximate end to the proximity of the distal end, and a pair of wings integrally formed on the proximate end. The tubular body is made from a transparent material and has an inner diameter large enough to accommodate an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: A.M. Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ather Mirza, Romi Mirza
  • Patent number: 8814787
    Abstract: Articulating laryngoscope to aid in the intubation of patients by providing illumination of the oral cavity and trachea during the process having, for example, ‘fingers’ with fiber optic lights at the ends and at joints of the fingers, fingers spread open or ‘flower’ when the device is deployed, gently retracting and compressing soft tissues in the oral cavity and providing medical professionals with much better illumination of the passageway they are addressing, constructed from a malleable material, including rubber, plastics/polymers, and carbon fiber, instead of hard metal. The fingers may have multiple light sources to ensure a flooding of the patient's oropharynx with light. Some versions might have fiber-optic cameras connected to one or more fingers for use in teaching and research, and one might have suction capability to facilitate removal of solids and fluids, one embodiment can have at least one finger with a scalpel at its distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventor: James John Menegazzi
  • Publication number: 20140228645
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses a laryngoscope blade assembly comprising a blade body and an elastomeric material configured on the blade body, wherein the elastomeric material is permanently adhered to the lower surface, the upper surface or both the lower and the upper surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Idean Ahmad Pourshams
  • Patent number: 8740782
    Abstract: The invention relates to a laryngoscope (1) that has been adapted to improve comfort during use. The important adaptations are that the laryngoscope handle (4) is offset and in one embodiment the handle (4) is pivotably connected to a receiving portion (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Aircraft Medical Ltd.
    Inventor: Matthew J. R. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8702598
    Abstract: Embodiments of a laryngoscope blade for being removable mounted to a laryngoscope handle. In some embodiments, the laryngoscope blade may include a blade portion including a proximal end and a distal end provided with an optic window; a base portion including two base halves mounted to each other and to the proximal end of the blade portion such that the proximal end of the blade portion is located between each base half; and an optic light pipe including a proximal end disposed between the two base halves and a distal end extending through the optic window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Vital Signs, Inc.
    Inventors: Leroy D. Geist, Leroy D. Jutte
  • Patent number: 8512233
    Abstract: A curved laryngoscope and an operation instrument assembly applying the same are provided, wherein the curved laryngoscope is provided with a guiding structure and a locating device. The guiding structure and the locating device can be individually or both adopted in the curved laryngoscope to assist various operation instruments in moving and being located reliably, and therefore improve the reliability, accuracy and facility in operation using the curved laryngoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Taiwan University Hospital
    Inventors: Yu-Jin Kao, Hong-Wen Chang, Chih-Wen Yang, Shaw-Hwa Parng, Tzu-Yu Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20130190568
    Abstract: A laryngoscope includes an arm and a handle. The arm is configurable between at least a first and a second position. A first blade sheath secures over the arm in the first position and a second blade sheath secures over the arm in the second position. A method of configuring a laryngoscope includes configuring a laryngoscope arm into a first position or a second position and securing a selected blade sheath to the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
  • Patent number: 8479739
    Abstract: A system and method for endotracheal intubation of airways are disclosed. A malleable stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, a charged coupled device (CCD) at the distal end and a transmitter, at or near the proximal end or connected to the proximal end of the stylet with connectors, transmits video to a visualization device comprising a receiver means, a display means, and a display support adapted to be worn on an operator in a position so that the operator can view the display with one eye while simultaneously viewing the airway directly. The display support is typically worn on the head of a physician. A second display can be worn by a student or observer. In some instances, the transmitter means and receiver means are wireless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Cooper Health System
    Inventor: Robert Hirsh
  • Patent number: 8444556
    Abstract: The present invention is a self-retaining laryngoscope composed of a palate brace or blade, a slider, and a tongue blade. The angulated tongue blade puts less force on the blade, reduces trauma, and is not conducive for mechanical failure. The slider interacts with the tongue blade by widening the opening of the mouth, and acts as a bite block. The fenestrated palate blade provides an unobstructed view of the vocal cords during intubation, and allows removal of the laryngoscope over the endotracheal tube without displacing it. The result is a laryngoscope that requires only one hand to use properly, and has superior retraction due to its shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew Alan Minson
  • Patent number: 8414481
    Abstract: A laryngoscope includes an arm and a handle. The arm is configurable between at least a first and a second position. A first blade sheath secures over the arm in the first position and a second blade sheath secures over the arm in the second position. A method of configuring a laryngoscope includes configuring a laryngoscope arm into a first position or a second position and securing a selected blade sheath to the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jukka Antti Petteri Hakanen, Alan George Furler, Jeremy Michael Ross, Petri Tapio Pikkarainen, Lauri Artturi Lumme, Mika Kristian Henriksson
  • Publication number: 20130060089
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laryngoscope insertion section having a curved superior surface and a curved inferior surface, and a channel extending from the proximal end the channel having an inferior internal surface with a greater curvature than the curvature of the inferior surface. The insertion section is compatible with laryngoscope hardware optimised for indirect viewing, yet enables direct viewing. Additionally, the distance between the inferior and superior surfaces is at a maximum within the intermediate portion, and enables the dimensions of the proximal and distal portions to be minimized. Thus, the intermediate portion, which is located in the patient's oral cavity in use, is provided with greatest depth and therefore strength where the greatest forces are received, whereas the distal and proximal portions are of reduced dimensions to as to minimize trauma to the patient's airway and mouth areas, respectively, in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: AIRCRAFT MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew John Ross McGrath, Peter Douglas Colin Inglis
  • Patent number: 8273016
    Abstract: An esophagus isolation catheter for deflecting an esophagus of a patient away from an ablation site in the left atrium of the patient's heart is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated catheter body and a deflectable section. In one embodiment, the catheter comprises a deflectable intermediate section mounted at the distal end of the catheter body and a generally straight tip section mounted at the distal end of the intermediate section. In this embodiment, the catheter comprises two puller wires, one anchored proximal the other. The intermediate section deflects to form a generally C-shaped curve. In an alternative embodiment, the catheter comprises a deflectable tip section mounted at the distal end of the catheter body. In this embodiment, the catheter comprises only one puller wire. The tip section carries a tip electrode having an atraumatic design to prevent damage to the esophagus upon deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Biosense Webster, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin F. O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8267856
    Abstract: The invention relates to a laryngoscope spatula with a spatula blade. The spatula blade, in cross section, has two side walls, which are spaced apart from each other along at least part of the length of the spatula blade, and two limbs. A first limb extends from the first side wall to beyond the second side wall, and a second limb extends from the second side wall to beyond the first side wall. The side walls and the limbs thus form a cavity. The spatula blade is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell which, in cross section, each have a first portion and two mutually oppositely directed second and third portions. The second portions of the upper shell and lower shell, lying flat on each other, form the first limb, and the third portions, lying flat on each other, form the second limb, while the first portions form the side walls. The invention further relates to a method for producing a spatula blade of such a laryngoscope spatula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Fridolin Anders
  • Patent number: 8202215
    Abstract: A pharyngeal intubation guiding device includes lengthwise extending tongue-side and palate-side walls that cooperatively define a guiding duct. The tongue-side wall is configured to conform to the rear end of a patient's tongue to permit the guiding duct to confront the opening of the patient's larynx. The palate-side wall has an outer contour which establishes a guideway towards the opening of the patient's esophagus. A lengthwise extending laryngoscope guiding channel and a lengthwise extending endotracheal tube guiding groove are disposed in the guiding duct. A viewing window is disposed to define a terminal end of the laryngoscope guiding channel. The endotracheal tube guiding groove has a lead-in port to permit an endotracheal tube introduced therein to be removable laterally. A lengthwise extending conduit is disposed in the guiding duct to permit an aspirator tube to reach the patient's trachea to suck out phlegm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Plastics Industry Development Center, Pontex Polyblend Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo-Wen Xiao, Tzu-Chieh Lin, Feng-Min Lai, Chung-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 8167797
    Abstract: A sheath for containing and manipulating of a single-use laryngoscope blade is constituted by a closed outer bag (S) enabling its content to be sterilized and kept sterile, and an inner sheath (G) containing the blade between a closed end of the sheath and an open end of the sheath, the sheath being thin and tear-resistant so as to enable the blade to be mounted on the handle and separated therefrom without removing the sheath and so that the sheath can be turned inside out. The invention is applicable to packaging laryngoscope blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Vygon
    Inventors: Valery Dalle, Jean-Luc Carrez, Andre Brouillon
  • Publication number: 20120035502
    Abstract: Articulating laryngoscope to aid in the intubation of patients by providing illumination of the oral cavity and trachea during the process having, for example, ‘fingers’ with fiber optic lights at the ends and at joints of the fingers, fingers spread open or ‘flower’ when the device is deployed, gently retracting and compressing soft tissues in the oral cavity and providing medical professionals with much better illumination of the passageway they are addressing, constructed from a malleable material, including rubber, plastics/polymers, and carbon fiber, instead of hard metal. The fingers may have multiple light sources to ensure a flooding of the patient's oropharynx with light. Some versions might have fiber-optic cameras connected to one or more fingers for use in teaching and research, and one might have suction capability to facilitate removal of solids and fluids, one embodiment can have at least one finger with a scalpel at its distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventor: James John Menegazzi
  • Publication number: 20120029292
    Abstract: A curved laryngoscope and an operation instrument assembly applying the same are provided, wherein the curved laryngoscope is provided with a guiding structure and a locating device. The guiding structure and the locating device can be individually or both adopted in the curved laryngoscope to assist various operation instruments in moving and being located reliably, and therefore improve the reliability, accuracy and facility in operation using the curved laryngoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicants: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Jin Kao, Hong-Wen Chang, Chih-Wen Yang, Shaw-Hwa Parng, Tzu-Yu Hsiao
  • Patent number: 8092488
    Abstract: An improved bone retractor tool includes a pair of arms pivotably connected to one in a pliers-like configuration and a pair of tissue engagement plates each having forward and rearward portions, each of the pair of tissue engagement plates mounted on the upper end of one of the pair of arms and extending generally parallel with one another when the pair of arms are in closed position. Forward bone engagement spikes are mounted on and extend forwards from the forward portions of the tissue engagement plates. A releasable securement mechanism is mounted on the pair of arms for releasably retaining the pair of arms in a selected position relative to one another, and a tensioning device is mounted on the pair of arms for tensioning the lower ends away from one another thereby forcing the pair of tissue engagement plates towards one another upon the securement mechanism being released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Kent DiNucci
  • Patent number: 8083672
    Abstract: The present invention is a self-retaining laryngoscope composed of a palate brace or blade, a slider, and a tongue blade. The angulated tongue blade puts less force on the blade, reduces trauma, and is not conducive for mechanical failure. The slider interacts with the tongue blade by widening the opening of the mouth, and acts as a bite block. The fenestrated palate blade provides an unobstructed view of the vocal cords during intubation, and allows removal of the laryngoscope over the endotracheal tube without displacing it. The result is a laryngoscope that requires only one hand to use properly, and has superior retraction due to its shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Matthew Minson
  • Patent number: 7955256
    Abstract: A laryngoscope blade is provided. The blade includes a base, a relatively straight main blade portion and a distal tip. The relatively straight main blade portion has a length that extends from the base. The distal tip has a length that extends from the main blade portion. The distal tip further has a width that extends out beyond the width of the main blade in a select direction. The distal tip further yet has a bend at a select location about its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Carl Kaoru Sakamoto
  • Publication number: 20110092774
    Abstract: An improved blade for a laryngoscope having a handle, the blade having an elongated body having a central axis, and having a distal tip symmetric about the central axis and having any one of a variety of shapes, including having outer rounded lobes, being generally rectangular, or having a spoon shape; a downwardly convex arcuate central portion including a first flange and a second flange. Each flange has a distal flange tip and a proximal base, the first flange tip being a mirror image of the second flange about the central axis. The outer edge of the base of the first flange is convex and the outer edge of the base of the second flange is concave with respect to the central axis. A light attachment area is provided along the central axis with a bifurcated light. The improvement provides a pair of support structures extending coaxially on either side of a central groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Dwight Herman
  • Patent number: 7909758
    Abstract: This invention provides a laryngoscope blade, wherein the blade comprises a tube having an opening along one side. This invention further provides a laryngoscope blade comprising at its front portion a first surface for lifting the epiglottis of a patient and a second surface for fixing the portion of the posterior part of the vocal cords of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Leon Shapiro
  • Patent number: 7909757
    Abstract: A blade for a laryngoscope having a handle, the blade having an elongated body having a central axis, and having a distal tip symmetric about the central axis; a downwardly convex arcuate central portion including a first flange and a second flange is disclosed herein. Each flange has a distal flange tip and a proximal base, the first flange tip being a mirror image of the second flange about the central axis. The outer edge of the base of the first flange is convex and the outer edge of the base of the second flange is concave with respect to the central axis. A light attachment area is provided along the central axis. The distal tip may have any one of a variety of shapes, including having outer rounded lobes, being generally rectangular, or having a spoon shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Dwight Herman
  • Patent number: 7824331
    Abstract: A laryngoscope blade is detachably connectable to a hook-on-type laryngoscope handle in conformity with International Standard ISO-7376-1 or ISO 7376-3. The blade comprises a rigid housing having a lower, tongue-engaging flange section extending along the length thereof, a proximal base end provided with hooks or fittings for engaging complementary handle hooks or fittings in compliance with ISO-7376-1 and ISO-7376-3, the proximal base being provided with a hook or flange of such length that the hook or flange comes into contact with the top of the handle such that the blade is prevented from rotating downwardly to such a degree that the distal end of the blade comes into contact with the side of the handle and enabling the blade to be elevated into an operating position to maintain conductivity for powering a light source for the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: George D. Cranton, Barry L. Wall
  • Publication number: 20100198017
    Abstract: A medical device includes a laryngoscope having a handle extending along a handle direction; and a blade connected to the handle. The blade has an overall length along a longitudinal axis, an overall width along a lateral axis, and an overall height along a transverse axis, where the overall width is greater than the overall height, the overall length is greater than the overall width, and each of the axes is perpendicular to the other two axes. The blade includes a proximal region extending along a plane defined by the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, and a distal region that is curved laterally relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: TAPS, LLC
    Inventor: Louise D. Raspallo
  • Patent number: 7744529
    Abstract: An improved laryngoscope. In one embodiment a laryngoscope blade includes a main blade portion and blade tip and a blade base. The main blade portion has a posterior surface, a distal end and proximal end. The blade tip extends from the distal end of the main blade portion. The blade tip also has a width that is flared wider in a first direction than a width of the main blade portion. The blade tip is further positioned at a select angle with relation to the posterior surface of the main blade portion. The blade base coupled to the proximal end of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Carl Kaoru Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 7695433
    Abstract: A laryngoscope for use with a disposable blade cover is provided. The laryngoscope comprises a handle and a blade. The laryngoscope further comprises an actuator system for selectively securing the disposable blade cover about at least a portion of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Zeppelin Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Simons
  • Publication number: 20100036204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a laryngoscope spatula with a spatula blade. The spatula blade, in cross section, has two side walls, which are spaced apart from each other along at least part of the length of the spatula blade, and two limbs. A first limb extends from the first side wall to beyond the second side wall, and a second limb extends from the second side wall to beyond the first side wall. The side walls and the limbs thus form a cavity. The spatula blade is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell which, in cross section, each have a first portion and two mutually oppositely directed second and third portions. The second portions of the upper shell and lower shell, lying flat on each other, form the first limb, and the third portions, lying flat on each other, form the second limb, while the first portions form the side walls. The invention further relates to a method for producing a spatula blade of such a laryngoscope spatula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Fridolin Anders
  • Patent number: 7608040
    Abstract: A laryngoscope includes a blade assembly with a base that is coupled to a handle. Attached to the blade assembly are two hollow guide tubes that generally follow along the longitudinal axis of the blade assembly. The two tubes are oriented at different angles of attack for directing aspirating and/or oxygenating tubes into different regions of the patient's oral cavity. The handle has an ergonomic shape to conform to the user's hand, thereby facilitating the user's application of a downward force necessary to effect laryngeal suspension. A tube extension/retraction mechanism effects user-controlled powered movement of an aspiration/oxygenation tube into or out of the patient's oral cavity. A bayonette connection is provided for connecting the blade assembly to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: City of Hope
    Inventor: Mordecai Dunst
  • Publication number: 20090209816
    Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus (110) comprising a first device (120) adapted to be releasably operatively coupled to a second device (130). The second device comprises a detection coil (136) associated with a coupling arrangement (133) of the second device. The first device comprises a sensing coil (2206) arranged at a coupling region (123) of the first device, the coupling region being operatively associable with the coupling arrangement of the second device. The apparatus also has a circuit (125) connected to the sensing coil and configured to detect at least coupling of the first device to the second device through interaction of the detection coil with an electrical signal imparted upon the sensing coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Per Gorm Gunther Nielsen, Michael Gunther Nielsen, John Ross Le Strange
  • Patent number: 7563227
    Abstract: A laryngoscope and flexible viewing device having means to carry an endotracheal tube into a patient and method of using the device are provided. The device allows a single user to view the interior of a patient's anatomy and change the view to better determine the path for intubation. The device can be used by a single individual to simultaneously open the pathway to a patient's trachea and then deliver an intubation device, such as an endotracheal tube, without the assistance of another person. The device provides several options for the practitioner to both visualize the patient's larynx and deliver an endotracheal tube into the trachea, especially in patients considered to have difficult anatomy to intubate. The viewing device in a preferred embodiment is a fiberoptic scope and the device includes a pivoting means to allow the viewing means to provide a more panoramic view of the patient's throat area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Glenn P. Gardner
  • Patent number: 7500948
    Abstract: A dual bladed laryngoscope for quickly and easily intubating a patient. The invention has two blades pivotally hinged on one side while the opposing side is open allowing the laryngoscope to be easily removed after intubating a patient. The proximal end of the upper blade has a grip portion which can be moved closer to or farther away from the handle attached to the proximal end of the lower blade to open or close the distal ends of the lower and upper blades. The lower blade of the invention has a distal end adapted as an esophageal obturator for obstructing the esophagus. An arytenoid bumper to prevent the laryngoscope from penetrating too far into the esophagus is preferably secured to the distal end of the lower blade. The arytenoid bumper may have a ramp or wedge shape adapted to deflect an intubation tube through a patient's larynx and into the trachea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Elroy T. Cantrell
  • Patent number: 7458932
    Abstract: A tongue stabilizer includes a tongue-engaging plate that is held on a laryngoscope blade by pressure sensitive adhesive, with a foam strip in-between to compensate for any irregularities between the tongue-engaging plate and the laryngoscope blade. The tongue-engaging plate is cup shape to cradle the tongue to prevent the tongue from interfering with the visibility and process of intubation. A protective strip can be used to cover the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: William Y. Sun
  • Publication number: 20080275306
    Abstract: A composite anoscope for ano-rectal diagnostic and surgery, wherein the anoscope (2) also comprises an internal component (1), to be inserted therein, and a suitably shorter external component (3), ending with a conic frustum mantle (18), wherein the anoscope (2) is to be inserted. The three components (1, 2, 3) are all conic frustum shaped hollow bodies having circular cross-section. The internal component (1), when inserted in the anoscope (2), forms therewith a single body having a compact and smooth external surface and an ogival tip. The external component (3) is provided close to its mouth with slotted wings (19, 20), to be fixed to the perianal skin for securing the whole composite anoscope during the diagnostic and surgical operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Carlo Rebuffat, Dante David, Riccardo Rosati
  • Patent number: 7427264
    Abstract: Methods and instruments for performing surgery in a patient are provided that minimize tissue dissection and retraction to access locations within the patient. One specific application concerns devices, instruments and techniques that provide for selective retraction of tissue, neural elements, organs or other anatomical structures at locations distally of the retractor sleeve providing percutaneous access to the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrian Mack Nowitzke, Eric Steven Heinz
  • Publication number: 20080177146
    Abstract: A double vision endotracheal tube installation system is disclosed, said system comprising: a laryngoscope, comprising a handgrip and a blade, wherein the blade comprises a first image-capturing unit for capturing a first image; a hollow endotracheal tube; a tracheoscope, comprising a second image-capturing unit for capturing a second image, said second image-capturing unit being wrapped in the endotracheal tube; and at least one display for displaying said first image and second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Patent number: 7338440
    Abstract: A laryngoscope system has a blade with a distal end, and intermediate extent, and a generally C-shaped recess adjacent to a proximal end. A handle has a lower end, a central extent, and an upper end. The lower end has a space between two parallel shoulders to receive the blade and a pin spanning the space to rotatably support the recess of the blade. A suction subassembly extends between the blade and the handle. An optical subassembly extends between the blade and the handle. The blade and optical subassembly move between an operative position and inoperative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080033249
    Abstract: A laryngoscope blade is provided. The blade includes a base, a relatively straight main blade portion and a distal tip. The relatively straight main blade portion has a length that extends from the base. The distal tip has a length that extends from the main blade portion. The distal tip further has a width that extends out beyond the width of the main blade in a select direction. The distal tip further yet has a bend at a select location about its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Carl Kaoru Sakamoto
  • Publication number: 20070213594
    Abstract: A rigid laryngoscope apparatus has a first and second elongate linear hinge portions joined in mutual coaxial rotation between proximal and distal ends. A first elongate linear handle is connected by a first handle arm to the proximal end of the first hinge portion, and a first blade is connected to the distal end of the first hinge portion. A second elongate linear handle is connected by a second handle arm to the proximal end of the second hinge portion, while a second blade is connected to the distal end of the second hinge portion. The handles are oriented in mutually parallel juxtaposition extending laterally away from the hinge portions and the blades so as to not obstruct the oral cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventor: Nghia X. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7261688
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Patent number: 7066881
    Abstract: A spreading laryngoscope is provided with two spatulas able to be moved apart, wherein on at least on of the two spatulas on each longitudinal side there is formed at least one projecting tab. The at least one tab on each side proceeds from the longitudinal side of the one spatula, extends to the other spatula, and is rigidly connected to the one spatula from which it proceeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Richard Wolf GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Dietzel, Helmut Heckele
  • Patent number: 7060029
    Abstract: A pair of lateral structures is removably attached to a vaginal speculum after the speculum is inserted and opened to retract anterior and posterior vaginal tissue. Each of the lateral structures includes a blade extending along a side of a space provided between the opposed blades of the vaginal speculum to retract lateral vaginal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Zoya, Inc.
    Inventor: Zoya Hajianpour
  • Patent number: 7044910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of medical devices used in the procedures of orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation. Oral or nasal endotracheal intubation procedures are commonly employed to secure a controlled airway and to deliver inhalant oxygen, anesthetic gases, and other therapeutic agents into the trachea and lungs of human and veterinary patients. Such intubation procedures carry a significant risk of dental injury resulting from contact between the laryngoscope blade used for visualization during intubation. The present invention provides an apparatus to reduce dental injury including a modified laryngoscope blade and a disposable insert which is designed to be received and retained in a single step by the modified laryngoscope blade. The disposable insert may be quickly secured by the user, and reduces both direct pressure and shear forces on the maxillary incisor teeth when the laryngoscope blade is placed in a patient's mouth during intubation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Cartledge Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Cartledge, Joshua Lane