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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075480 | Apparatus for reducing cross-contamination A re-use prevention mechanism (160) for an apparatus (110) having a reusable part (120) and a single-use disposable part (130) connectable to the reusable part (120) is disclosed. The re-use prevention mechanism (160) compri... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7500948 | Dual blade laryngoscope with esophageal obturator 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... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7407483 | Minimally invasive surgical access device A minimally invasive surgical access device that allows access to a pathology being treated while significantly reducing the risk of damaging anatomical structures proximate the pathology. The access device includes a base portion having a central bore extending the... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7338440 | Laryngoscope system with illuminator and suction capabilities 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 receiv... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7214184 | Laryngoscope One aspect of the present invention provides a laryngoscope comprising a blade; a doployable mirror, and an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism being arranged to deploy the mirror. The mirror is pivotable with respect to the blade and the arrangement is suc... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7156091 | Oral airway and airway management assistive device provided with the oral airway An oral airway, which is used by being inserted into the mouth of a patient who is suffering from unconsciousness or has lost consciousness to secure an airway of the patient, is adapted to be used with a tube to be inserted into the trachea of the patient through t... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7128710 | Disposable laryngoscope blades A laryngoscopes blade of the disposable variety for use with a Fiber Optic Green System Handle having a blade portion made from stainless steel and a heel portion made from thermoplastic resin. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7057639 | Intra-oral camera with integral display A portable intra-oral capture and display system includes: (a) a handpiece elongated for insertion into an oral cavity, said handpiece including a light emitter on a distal end thereof for illuminating an object in the cavity and an image sensor for capturing an ima... | 06/06/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044909 | Video laryngoscope with detachable light and image guides A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachme... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044910 | Modified laryngoscope blade to reduce dental injuries during intubation 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, anest... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6991604 | Dual blade laryngoscope with esophageal obturator 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... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6964637 | Laryngoscope blade and handle The tab on the blade of a laryngoscope presents a flexible hook and an elastically-flexible wall for being inclined towards the hook when it engages a stationary abutment situated on the handle of the laryngoscope while the hook is engaged on a bar present in a cavi... | 11/15/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6915804 | Tracheotomy surgical device Disclosed herein is a novel surgical instrument, and method of using same, designed for performing tracheotomy. According to specific embodiments, the subject surgical instrument comprises a novel foot plate that is anatomically curved to follow the contours of the ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6890298 | Video laryngoscope with detachable light and image guides A combination laryngoscope and video display for providing images of the area ahead of the laryngoscope to facilitate insertion without damaging the surrounding tissue; the laryngoscope having a detachable blade and a rigid, detachable light and image guide attachme... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6843769 | Optical luminous laryngoscope This invention refers to an optical-light emitting laryngoscope, consisting of a body (1) that contains two independent ducts (3, 4), one of which is free while the other contains optical elements (12), with a straight section followed by a sect... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6840903 | Laryngoscope with image sensor A laryngoscope and viewing system configured to provide imaging of a patient's airway passage during intubation is described. In one embodiment, the described device includes a handle; a blade attached to the handle, a flange attached to one side of the blade; a tra... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6749563 | Medical instrument that can be spread, especially a laryngoscope The invention relates to a spreadable medical instrument, comprising a handle part and at least two spatula elements which are connected to said handle part and, via at least one adjusting mechanism, can be adjusted parallel or at an angle to one another between an ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6669703 | Vaginal suppository delivery device A vaginal suppository delivery device includes a pincer body having upper and lower clamp members that cooperate to confine a passage, a sleeve member, and a push rod. The clamp members have connecting and clamp end sections. The sleeve member is movable ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6508811 | Fastening element for a medical instrument and such medical instrument A fastening element is provided for securing a rod-shaped element to a shaft of a medical instrument. The fastening element comprises a bracket for engaging at least partially the circumference of the rod-shaped element, where the bracket can be inserted ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6471643 | Laryngoscope A laryngoscope, especially for introducing a tube into the trachea, comprises a laryngoscope spatula of substantially straight shape and a handle. The laryngoscope spatula is configured, at least in part, as a tubular hollow body, with a longitudinal open... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6454704 | Lifting cap for a laryngoscope A lifting cap for a laryngoscope which facilitates oral endotracheal intubation. The lifting cap includes an abutment member, such as a plate, and fastener, such as a threaded shaft, which is adapted to attach the plate to the distal end of the handle of ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6350235 | Tongue depressor and throat viewing assembly A tongue depressor and throat viewing assembly which includes a disposable flat blade for depressing the tongue of a subject in order to expose his larynx for inspection so that its condition can be diagnosed. Attachable to the trailing end of the blade i... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6311688 | Airway device with provision for coupling to an introducer A laryngeal airway device for scaling against the laryngeal opening includes an air tube with proximal and distal ends and a sealing member attached to the distal end. The sealing member includes a coupler for coupling the device to an introducer. Complem... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6277068 | Laryngoscope and lamp cartridge assembly A cartridge assembly for a laryngoscope includes a housing which supports an axially movable miniature lamp assembly in the instrument handle and includes at least one sealing member which provides a fluid tight seal for the electrical contacts of the lam... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6251069 | Laryngoscope with a flexible blade A laryngoscope having a flexible blade which is hinged and having in the handle articulation control for the hinged portion of the blade as well as an actuator for a pair of balloons on the blade connected with double-lumen tubes.... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6217514 | Laryngoscope In a laryngoscope, a blade for displacing a person's tongue in order to facilitate insertion of an endotracheal tube into the person's trachea includes a distal portion for insertion through the person's mouth and into the person's oropharynx and an elong... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6213954 | Pulse meter Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to provide a pulse meter comprising a pen body installed with a counting microprocessor, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a counter are installed on the proper position of the pen body. The countin... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6106458 | Anesthetic laryngoscope with manual controlled oxygen ejection means An anesthetic laryngoscope for manual oxygen jet-ventilation, including a handle with a handle housing having a lower end, a first oxygen supply tube, and a battery container mounted in the handle housing. A blade having an observation light and a second ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5984863 | Pediatric laryngoscopic blade An improved laryngoscope blade, where the lingual side of the blade, being the side that is presented against a patient's tongue during examination, defines a concave area which defines a cavity which allows the patient's tongue to be cradled during the e... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5897489 | Snap-on suction tube for laryngoscope A suction tube for use with a laryngoscope comprises a suction tube configured in the general profile of a laryngoscope, having an elongated clip which may be snapped on to the handle of a laryngoscope and easily removed after use. The device enables the ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5893830 | Universal modular laryngoscope/glottiscope system A universal modular glottiscope system includes a set of differently dimensioned elongate tubular elements for insertion into a patient's larynx for laryngoscopic procedures or intubation. Each tubular element has a substantially triangular cross-section ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5846186 | Endoscope system and coupling arrangement for use therewith There is disclosed herein an endoscope system which includes an endoscope, specifically a laryngoscope, having a handle, a blade connected with the handle and means including an optical eyepiece through which an area immediately in front of the distal end... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5827178 | Laryngoscope for use in trachea intubation A laryngoscope, for use in intubating a patient's trachea, especially in emergency situations. The laryngoscope has a camera mounted in the vicinity of a distal end of its blade to observe the patient's trachea opening and other oral internal structures i... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5800344 | Video laryngoscope The invention is a laryngoscope having an image sensor assembly mounted thereto for providing video imaging of a patient's airway passage. The laryngoscope includes a distal end having a tip adapted for contact with tissue of an airway passage and an imag... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5702351 | Laryngoscope and disposable blade therefor A disposable laryngoscope blade connects to a handle especially to facilitate endotracheal intubation of a patient. The blade includes a base portion that attaches to the handle, and an elongated blade portion extends from a proximal end to terminate in a... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5695454 | Cover for a laryngoscope A cover for a laryngoscope which includes a generally elongated cylindrical handle, a branch member and an insertion member. The cover generally comprises an end sheath, a Y-branch portion connected to the end sheath and two cylindrical sleeves connected ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5651760 | Laryngoscope including means for locking the blade in an operative position An improved laryngoscope and its method of use are disclosed herein. The laryngoscope includes a handle and a blade separate from the handle. The blade is engagable with the handle for selective movement between an inoperative position and an operative po... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5645519 | Endoscopic instrument for controlled introduction of tubular members in the body and methods therefor An endoscopic instrument for controlled introduction of tubular members in the body includes a blade assembly having a blade for being introduced in the body to retract or manipulate anatomical tissue for introduction of a tubular member at a site in the ... | 07/08/1997 |
