Ears, nose, and throat extractor
US11812982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed in one example an apparatus for extracting a foreign body (FB) from a bodily orifice, including: a connector having a receiver to pneumatically seal to a suction source; a hollow shaft pneumatically coupled to the connector; a hollow tip pneumatically coupled to the hollow shaft; and a valve disposed between the hollow tip and the connector, wherein the valve is biased to an open position, and the valve, when closed pneumatically isolates the hollow tip from the connector, and when open allows a continuous air flow passage between the connector and the hollow tip; and means to release the valve, whereby the valve opens when the means are activated.
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