Laryngoscope system with illuminator and suction capabilities
US7338440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laryngoscope system has a blade with a distal end, and intermediate extent, and a generally C-shaped recess adjacent to a proximal end. A handle has a lower end, a central extent, and an upper end. The lower end has a space between two parallel shoulders to receive the blade and a pin spanning the space to rotatably support the recess of the blade. A suction subassembly extends between the blade and the handle. An optical subassembly extends between the blade and the handle. The blade and optical subassembly move between an operative position and inoperative position.
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