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Laryngeal mask with a bite absorbing connector

US9314581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2014
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0415
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laryngeal mask insertable into a patient, an airway tube of the laryngeal mask having a bore extending from a proximal to a distal end of the airway tube, a connector provided at the proximal end of the airway tube, the connector comprising a connector body with a longitudinal bore, at least two wall portions extending longitudinally from a first continuous wall to a second continuous wall, and two parallel and opposite longitudinal wall cut-away portions intermediate the at least two wall portions, the length of the longitudinal wall cut-away portions being greater than the length of the first continuous wall.

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