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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079951 | Intubation assistance apparatus An intubation assistance apparatus includes a main body having a proximal end portion; an intubation assistance instrument having an elongated insertion section for insertion into a target site or its vicinity of a patient from a mouth cavity of the patient, the ins... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8052595 | Position detecting apparatus, body-insertable apparatus system, and position detecting method A position detecting apparatus includes receiving antennas to receive a radio signal, transmitting antennas to transmit a radio signal for power supply to a capsule endoscope, a first and second linear magnetic field generators that generate first and second linear ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7942813 | Detachable endotracheal camera A low cost camera and radio frequency transmitter are detachably coupled to an endotracheal tube to obtain an image in real time of tissue at the distal end of the endotracheal tube. The image recorded by the camera is transmitted to a low cost radio frequency recei... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7731653 | System and method for genetically treating cardiac conduction disturbances The present invention provides delivery systems for and methods of delivering conduction protein genetic material to cardiac cells in localized areas of the heart to improve the conductance therein. More specifically, there is provided a system and method for delive... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7658708 | Endotracheal intubation device An endotracheal intubation device having a curvable portion and internal optics or a viewing device which facilitate the insertion of an endotracheal tube into a patient. The device has a handle and a trigger. When the trigger is squeezed the curvable portion curves... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7337011 | System and method for enhancing cardiac signal sensing by cardiac pacemakers through genetic treatment The present invention provides delivery systems for and methods of delivering ion channel protein genetic material to cardiac cells in areas adjacent to where an electrode is to be positioned in a patient's heart to improve or correct the signal to noise ratio of ca... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7317950 | Cardiac stimulation system with delivery of conductive agent A cardiac stimulation assembly includes an energy source coupled to an energy emitter that extends form a delivery member into a region of tissue in the heart. An array of the emitters are adapted to extend from a delivery assembly and into unique locations along th... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300397 | Endoscope electronics assembly A method for assembling an endoscope that includes an imaging subassembly inside an insertion tube having distal and proximal ends. The method includes coupling the imaging subassembly to a plurality of wires, which have respective first and second ends, by fixing t... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297105 | Endotracheal camera A low cost camera and radio frequency transmitter are coupled to an endotracheal tube to obtain an image in real time of tissue at the distal end of the endotracheal tube. The image recorded by the camera is transmitted to a low cost radio frequency receiver nearby ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7186259 | Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, ex... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182728 | Laryngoscope with multi-directional eyepiece A two piece endotracheal intubation device is provided having a multidirectional eyepiece, a suction port and a fiber optic assembly that enables a practitioner to apply suction to a patient's airway while at the same time visualizing the airway from any position re... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7094201 | System and method for genetically treating cardiac conduction disturbances The present invention provides delivery systems for and methods of delivering conduction protein genetic material to cardiac cells in localized areas of the heart to improve the conductance therein. More specifically, there is provided a system and method for delive... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7074180 | Visualization during closed-chest surgery An improvement in a method for closed-chest, video-assisted diagnostic or surgical treatment of a patient is provided. The improvement comprises draping a video monitor with a transparent sterile surgical drape and positioning the draped monitor within the surgical ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7052456 | Airway products having LEDs The present invention relates to an illuminated airway product that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation. The illuminated airway product includes a light source such as an LED disposed at its distal end. The LED shines axially, radia... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6978784 | Atraumatic endotracheal tube introducer and atraumatic intubation methods An endotracheal tube introducer (“introducer”) that slides within an endotracheal tube. The introducer has a tubular wall that defines a lumen extending between a split proximal end and a distal end of the introducer. The tubular wall has an outer diameter that ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6958052 | Esophageal balloon catheter An esophageal balloon catheter capable of quickly and safely providing esophageal gauging and stenting as well as gastric aspiration during esophageal surgery. The esophageal balloon catheter includes (i) a shaft which defines a gastric lumen and an inflation lumen,... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955645 | Universal modular glottiscope system having intra-wall channels for vocal fold microsurgery or orotracheal intubation An element for a phonomicrosurgical modular glottiscope system comprises a proximal end; a distal end; a pair of opposing curved sides intersecting at an apex line; a substantially planar base, and internal channels disposed within the base. The base plate is remova... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6929600 | Apparatus for intubation This invention relates to an apparatus which is used in conjunction with an endotracheal tube to provide visual information during intubation. The visual information is used by a medical practitioner in order to successfully insert and position the endotracheal tube... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918391 | Multi-lumen endotracheal tube A multi lumen endotracheal tube having a balloon cuff to seal a patient's trachea during intubation. The ET tube having a main lumen for the exchange of respiratory and medicinal gases consequent to a medical procedure, a secondary lumen for inflation of the balloon... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6860264 | Method and apparatus for endotracheal intubation using a light wand and curved guide A method and apparatus for endotracheal intubation with simultaneous oxygenation/ventilation employs a curved guide and a light wand to ensure proper placement of the endotracheal tube in the patient's airway. The light wand has an elongated flexible member with a l... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6832986 | Endoscopic intubation system An endoscopic intubation system, in particular for babies or very small childern, comprises an endoscope and an endotracheal tube, where the endoscope includes a substantially bend-resistent shaft whose outer diameter is slightly smaller than an inner diameter of th... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6808519 | Percutaneous gastrostomy device and method An apparatus and method for coupling a gastroscope (30) to a gastrostomy feeding tube apparatus (10) such that both can be introduced together into the alimentary tract, thereby eliminating the need to separately introduce the gastroscope afterward in ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6752758 | Endoscope apparatus An operational remote controller integrates a joystick for bending a bending portion of an inserted portion in an endoscope. A bending lever stands on the joystick. For every automatically returning of the bending lever to a neutral position, a CPU of the operationa... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743166 | Apparatus for introducing an intubation tube into the trachea The invention relates to a device for introducing an intubation tube into the trachea. The inventive device comprises a shaft, a receiving element arranged at the distal end of said shaft to which a proximal end of an intubation tube can be mounted and a coupling ar... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6699182 | Endoscope-type device, particularly for emergency intubation The invention relates to an endoscope-type device, particularly an endoscope for emergency intubation, comprising a holding portion (7) and a shaft (1) which is configured to be flexible at least in partial areas, with at least two longitudinal bendable p... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6629924 | Enhanced endotracheal tube An enhanced endotracheal tube utilizing a fiber optic bundle positioned in its wall section to transmit light and a reflectively coated bore to transmit images is disclosed. Additional passages formed in the wall of the endotracheal tube are adapted to re... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6585639 | Sheath and method for reconfiguring lung viewing scope Apparatus, methods, and kits, are provided for use in combination with a conventional bronchoscope or other lung viewing scope. In particular, sheaths having an inflatable cuff at their distal end are provided to receive a viewing scope through a lumen th... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6569086 | Controllable bending endoscope An operational remote controller integrates a joystick for bending a bending portion of an inserted portion in an endoscope. A bending lever stands on the joystick. For every automatically returning of the bending lever to a neutral position, a CPU of the... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6508757 | Attachment to flexible bronchoscope, slotted tubular stylet for endotracheal intubation A cost-effective fiberoptic endotracheal intubation aid that comprises a petalled tubular stylet, a medial member and a compress device is disclosed. The petalled tubular stylet is a section of tube made of malleable material and has a proximal end splitt... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6432042 | Intubation system The fiberscope (referred to as an "endoscopic stylet" by the inventor) has a largely semi-rigid insertion cord which permits a user to pre-form the endoscopic stylet to follow the anticipated contours of the airway leading to the trachea and to insure tha... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6432043 | Endoscope An endoscope for endotracheal intubation includes an elongated insertion section having a handle operation section, a bending operation mechanism and a bending mechanism for bending the insertion section, the bending mechanism including a long elastic mem... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6364828 | Elongated flexible inspection neck An articulating elongated inspection neck effective to shield radio frequency interference. The inspection neck includes a series of individual electrically conducting parts each having a passageway there through. The parts are pivotally joined together w... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6322498 | Imaging scope The subject invention pertains to a system for imaging the human airway having highly advantageous optical, mechanical, ergonomical and physical characteristics. In a specific embodiment, the human airway can be imaged during the intubation procedure. The... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6319195 | Endoscope An endoscope for intubating an endotracheal tube includes an elongated insertion portion including at least an image transmitting optical fiber bundle, an illumination light transmitting optical fiber bundle, and a bendable element, an operation portion c... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6086529 | Bronchoscopic manifold with compressible diaphragmatic valve for simultaneous airway instrumentation An apparatus and method for accomplishing simultaneous bronchoscopy and airway instrumentation and securing the instrument in place using an adjustable threaded gastight seal. The apparatus consisting of a hollow elongated manifold for simultaneous fibero... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6004263 | Endoscope with detachable operation unit and insertion unit An eyepiece optical system, an illuminating lamp, and a battery 2 are housed in an operation unit 2. An insertion unit in which an image transmitting optical fiber bundle and an illumination light transmitting optical fiber bundle are incorporated is deta... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5976072 | Copa method for fiberoptic endotracheal intubation For fiberoptic endotracheal intubation, a method is disclosed that uses a device having a cannula with a first, distal end for placement within the pharynx of a patient, a second, proximal end for being disposed outside of the patient's oral cavity, and a... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5954636 | Pediatric endotracheal tube with bronchial blocker and method for selectively blocking respiratory airflow to a pediatric patient's lung Apparatus and method for selectively blocking respiratory airflow to a pediatric lung or a single lobe thereof. The apparatus comprises an endotracheal tube adapted for passage of a bronchoscope therethrough and a second flexible tube which is parallel wi... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5951461 | Image-guided laryngoscope for tracheal intubation The invention relates to endotracheal intubation by an endoscope of the type that is automatically guidable in three dimensions in response to control signals. The endoscope has fiber optics and a TV camera for internal viewing. The TV image signals are p... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5941816 | Viewing system with adapter handle for medical breathing tubes A viewing system for use with a breathing tube such as an endotracheal intubation tube or a tracheostomy tube and a viewing assembly having a viewing conduit for indirectly viewing the tracheal area of a patient into which the breathing tube is being inse... | 08/24/1999 |
