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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6626829 | Laryngoscope and method A coated laryngoscope blade is provided wherein the coating is permanently affixed to a blade body and provides a resilient cushion to reduce the possibility of damage to a patient's teeth and/or soft tissue in the mouth and throat area. The coating may b... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6623425 | 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 ox... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6494828 | Laryngoscope An improved laryngoscope of the type having a handle for grasping and a blade being rigid and extending from the handle for inserting into the mouth of a patient during use. The improvement includes the blade being so shaped for contacting, supporting, an... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6090040 | Periscope and retracting laryngoscope for intubation Instrumentation comprising an automatic positioning and retracting laryngoscope, detachable periscope, and method of endotracheal intubation are disclosed. The device comprises an anterior blade which contacts the tongue and a posterior blade which contac... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5776053 | Laryngoscope blade with protective insert A laryngoscope blade assembly comprising a unitary blade structure provided with a cutout or recess in the vertical portion of the tongue deflector and a resilient protective insert removably and pivotably coupled to the tongue protector at its proximal a... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5545122 | Inflatable speculum A speculum comprises a pair of elongated blades having elongated hollow bills therein. Each bill is at least partly covered by a flexible expandable bladder. One or more ports communicate between the interior of each bill and the interior of the bladder. ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5536245 | Laryngoscope pressure sensor and alarm A replaceable pressure sensing system for detecting undue pressure applied to a patient's teeth by a laryngoscope. The system includes a cushioned, elongated pressure sensor electrically connectable to a battery and an alarm, such as an audible or visible... | 07/16/1996 |
| 4681094 | Balloon laryngoscope A laryngoscope comprising a disposable blade unit including two full length blades releasably interconnected along the length thereof to define a tubular passage. A reusable handle unit removably receives one end of the blade unit and retains the blades t... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4615334 | Surgical pad for gynecological procedures A surgical pad adapted for use with a speculum blade insertable into the vaginal cavity of a patient, in performing a dilation a curettage procedure, generally comprising a pad disposable on the speculum blade for collecting curetted tissue, the pad havin... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4583527 | Disposable cushioning device for a laryngoscope The present invention is a disposable cushioning device for use in combination with a laryngoscope which includes a handle and a blade. The handle contains a battery which is connected to a first electrical contact pad on the upper surface of the handle. ... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4570614 | Laryngoscope with disposable blade and light conductor The blade of a laryngoscope is made of non-metallic material such as plastic so that it can be economically disposed of after each use. Further, it includes a flexible portion which will protect a patient's teeth as a consequence of the unconscious tenden... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4550717 | Throat examination device An optical device is provided for examining the peritonsillar tissue and the area of the throat above the glottis without gagging an alert patient and without the need for the patient to be sedated or semi-comatose. The portion of the device which is inse... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4337761 | Laryngoscope A laryngoscope having a curved blade provided with means on the blade for removably holding an endotracheal tube and for guiding such tube into the pharynx, larynx and trachea of a patient after the blade has been inserted into the throat and has elevated... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4295465 | Laryngoscope blade A blade for a layrngoscope. The blade comprises a base portion and a projecting flange portion. The flange portion extends along part of the base portion and is pivotably mounted with respect thereto. Biasing means provide a preselected bias force on the ... | 10/20/1981 |
