Intra-laryngeal prosthesis comprising a sealing skirt
US10449038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an intra-laryngeal prosthesis (PIL) for insertion into a larynx, said prosthesis PIL having an upper portion (PH) comprising: a tubular inner wall (1) with a first end, referred to as upper end (2), and a second end, referred to as lower end (3); a tubular outer wall (4) with a first end, referred to as upper end (2) and a second end, referred to as lower end (3), said outer wall (4) surrounding at least a portion of the inner wall (1); a plurality of ribs (5) extending in the direction of the main axis (X) of the prosthesis and connecting the inner wall (1) with the outer wall (4) such that a plurality of cells (6) are formed between the inner wall (1) and the outer wall (4).
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