Laryngeal mask vent clip and method of use
US7784465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laryngeal mask includes an airway conduit, and a mask connected to the airway conduit, the mask that includes an inflatable portion. An inflation lumen is coupled to the inflatable portion of the mask as well as an inflation valve. The inflation valve includes an exterior housing that has an exit aperture and a stem that is movable between an open position and a closed position. A vent clip is removably coupled to the inflation valve and includes a body portion, an exterior housing interface portion extending from the body portion and a finger extending from the body portion. The exterior housing interface portion includes a gripping surface which is formed to contact at least an approximately 90 degree portion of the inflation valve exterior housing and the finger maintains the inflation valve in an open position.
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