Laryngoscope blade
US5060633A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laryngoscope blade having a self contained base housing integral with a bottom surface of a laryngoscope spatula. The blade is easily attachable and detachable from a standard laryngoscope handle containing a battery pack and axial pin for engagement with the blade's latch. The bulb is easily threaded into the base housing through a central channel and is removable for replacement by turning the bulb's ribbed base protruding from below the base housing. A bundle of light conducting fibers enclosed within a metal sheath transmit light from the housing to a position near the end of the laryngoscope spatual.
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