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Laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope

US10791912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Martina Aleckner · Tuttlingen, DE
Andreas Efinger · Münsingen, DE
Ralf Staud · Tuttlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 1, 2018
Grant date	Oct 6, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 29, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/267
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope includes a proximal end, which is mechanically connectable or connected to a handle in order to form an adaptive laryngoscope, a first flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof, a second flexible bar, which extends from the proximal end of the adaptive blade to the distal end thereof, and a connecting structure with a first end, which is connected to the first flexible bar in an articulated manner, and with a second end, which is connected to the second flexible bar in an articulated manner. The first flexible bar is formed by a first member made of a first material and a second member made of a second material. An interface between the first member and the second member extends over at least half the distance between the proximal end and the distal end of the adaptive blade.

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