Pharyngometer with detachable wavetube
US6709404B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B7/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pharyngometer or similar wavetube-based apparatus which includes a wavetube which is detachable from the electronic platform. As the wavetube includes no electronic components, the wavetube can be sterilized thermally or chemically between patients without damaging the electronics of the electronic platform. The wavetube is attached to the electronic platform by a tab in the electronic platform which fits into a lateral groove within the wavetube. Similarly, a threaded member in the electronic platform engages a threaded aperture in the wavetube.
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