Adjustable baseplate for use with irregular tracheostomas
US10646332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable base plate for use with a tracheotomy stoma includes a flexible membrane and a base component having an accessory mounting portion disposed in a center of the flexible membrane and adapted to mount a tracheostoma accessory. The base plate defines a conically shaped region formed by a plurality of conforming members extending radially from the accessory mounting portion that are laterally spaced from one another and connected to one another by a plurality of web portions formed by the flexible membrane. An adhesive material is applied to the flexible membrane.
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