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Laryngeal mask assemblies

US6698430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 2002
Grant dateMar 2, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/0656
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laryngeal mask has a blocker at its patient end to prevent entry of the epiglottis during insertion. The blocker has a tear-drop shape plate retained around its edge in grooves in the mask and attached to a flexible strip extending along the outside of the assembly.

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