| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 600190000 | Having particular blade structure | 42 |
| 20100036204 | Laryngoscope Spatula - The invention relates to a laryngoscope spatula with a spatula blade. The spatula blade, in cross section, has two side walls, which are spaced apart from each other along at least part of the length of the spatula blade, and two limbs. A first limb extends from the first side wall to beyond the second side wall, and a second limb extends from the second side wall to beyond the first side wall. The side walls and the limbs thus form a cavity. The spatula blade is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell which, in cross section, each have a first portion and two mutually oppositely directed second and third portions. The second portions of the upper shell and lower shell, lying flat on each other, form the first limb, and the third portions, lying flat on each other, form the second limb, while the first portions form the side walls. The invention further relates to a method for producing a spatula blade of such a laryngoscope spatula. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100198017 | Laryngoscope Blade - A medical device includes a laryngoscope having a handle extending along a handle direction; and a blade connected to the handle. The blade has an overall length along a longitudinal axis, an overall width along a lateral axis, and an overall height along a transverse axis, where the overall width is greater than the overall height, the overall length is greater than the overall width, and each of the axes is perpendicular to the other two axes. The blade includes a proximal region extending along a plane defined by the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, and a distal region that is curved laterally relative to the longitudinal axis. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110092774 | Laryngoscope blade - An improved blade for a laryngoscope having a handle, the blade having an elongated body having a central axis, and having a distal tip symmetric about the central axis and having any one of a variety of shapes, including having outer rounded lobes, being generally rectangular, or having a spoon shape; a downwardly convex arcuate central portion including a first flange and a second flange. Each flange has a distal flange tip and a proximal base, the first flange tip being a mirror image of the second flange about the central axis. The outer edge of the base of the first flange is convex and the outer edge of the base of the second flange is concave with respect to the central axis. A light attachment area is provided along the central axis with a bifurcated light. The improvement provides a pair of support structures extending coaxially on either side of a central groove. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120029292 | CURVED LARYNGOSCOPE AND OPERATION INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY APPLYING THE SAME - A curved laryngoscope and an operation instrument assembly applying the same are provided, wherein the curved laryngoscope is provided with a guiding structure and a locating device. The guiding structure and the locating device can be individually or both adopted in the curved laryngoscope to assist various operation instruments in moving and being located reliably, and therefore improve the reliability, accuracy and facility in operation using the curved laryngoscope. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20150327757 | A PRE-SHAPED RIGID PORT - The present invention provide a pre-shaped port, at least partially introduced into a body cavity, comprising a body characterized by a distal end and a proximal end; said body comprising at least one throughgoing channel enabling introduction of at least one surgical tool; said distal end comprises at least one extension; wherein said extension is adapted to provide mechanical support to a distally located organ within said body cavity. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20180020906 | Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope | 01-25-2018 |
| 600191000 | Made from light transmitting material | 5 |
| 20090287059 | LARYNGOSCOPE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF INTUBATING A PATIENT - A laryngoscope and associated method of intubating a patient. A laryngoscope includes a handle and a blade extending outwardly from the handle. The blade has a surface for contacting a tongue of a patient during an intubation procedure. The blade surface includes first, second and third sections. The first section is positioned between the handle and the second section. The second section is positioned between the first and third sections. The first and third sections are concave. The second section is convex. A method of intubating a patient includes the steps of: inserting a laryngoscope into an oral cavity, the laryngoscope including a blade having a surface for contacting a tongue; displacing the tongue into a submental space using a first concave section of the blade surface; and preventing subluxation of the tongue into a pharyngeal cavity using a second convex section of the blade surface. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100022842 | LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE - Embodiments of a laryngoscope blade for being removable mounted to a laryngoscope handle. In some embodiments, the laryngoscope blade may include a blade portion including a proximal end and a distal end provided with an optic window; a base portion including two base halves mounted to each other and to the proximal end of the blade portion such that the proximal end of the blade portion is located between each base half; and an optic light pipe including a proximal end disposed between the two base halves and a distal end extending through the optic window. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20120330104 | HANDLE FOR FIBER OPTIC DEVICE - A laryngoscope handle for use with a fiber optic laryngoscope blade having fiber optics includes a laryngoscope handle body configured to be gripped by a handle of a user; one or more power sources carried by the handle body; a light source assembly carried by the handle body and powered by the one or more power sources; a connection section for mechanically connecting the fiber optic laryngoscope blade to the laryngoscope handle and optically coupling the light source assembly in the laryngoscope handle to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade, wherein the light source assembly includes at least two different types of light sources and a light mixing chamber where light emitted from the two different types of light sources mix to create a combined, mixed light that is transmitted to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade for emission there from. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20140316206 | DISPOSABLE, SELF-CONTAINED LARYNGOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is generally directed toward a laryngoscope having a handle, a rigid tube, and an optical subassembly. The handle has a distal end and a proximate end. The tube is hollow and also has a distal end having a distal opening and a proximate end having a proximate opening. The optical subassembly includes a light source located within the handle, a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source and a light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source and providing light inside and along the entire length of the tube. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150290414 | Bougie and Method of Making and Using the Same - A bougie is disclosed with a body, and a first depth indicator and a second depth indicator on the body. The body has a first end, a second end, and at least one surface extending between the first and second ends. The first depth indicator is spaced a first distance from the first end and indicates a first predetermined depth range such that the first end is positioned a first predetermined insertion range past the mouth of the patient when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient. The second depth indicator is spaced a second distance from the second end and indicates a second predetermined depth range such that the second end is positioned a second predetermined insertion range past the mouth when the body is positioned into the mouth of the patient. | 10-15-2015 |
| 600193000 | Detachable or foldable | 10 |
| 20090270684 | Apparatus for Reducing Cross-Contamination - A re-use prevention mechanism ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100041953 | Metal laryngoscope blade with illumination assembly - Metal laryngoscope blade including a resiliently elastically deformable metal blade hook-on fitting for removable double snap engagement into an operative intubation position on a metal laryngoscope handle with a correspondingly sized handle hook-on fitting, a metal spatula attached to the blade hook-on fitting and including a leading tip for transversely extending from the laryngoscope handle in the operative intubation position for insertion into a subject's mouth, and an illumination assembly including an electrical light source disposed toward the leading tip for providing illumination thereat for assisting intubation. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100069722 | INTUBATION LARYNGOSCOPE WITH DETACHABLE BLADES - An intubation laryngoscope having reusable and disposable blades adapted for both right and left-handed operation, an illumination system mounted on the laryngoscope handle, and an improved fastening appliance for detachable connection of the blades to the laryngoscope handle. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100179387 | Laryngoscope - A laryngoscope includes a blade that can be folded outwardly from a storage position to an operative position in which the blade extends from the handle at an angle of the order of 90°. Another laryngoscope includes two blade assemblies that are pivotally mounted together. Each assembly includes a blade and a removable outer sleeve or similar member that protects the blade. The assemblies can be folded outwardly from a storage position to an operative position in which the assemblies extend from each other an angle of the order of 90°. A doctor can remove the outer sleeve from a selected assembly and use the other assembly as a handle of the laryngoscope. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100217085 | Laryngoscope Blade - A laryngoscope blade in accordance with one embodiment includes a blade portion including a tab extension, the tab extension including a tab extension slot for receiving a portion of a laryngoscope handle; and a heel coupled to the tab extension by means of a fastener, the heel including a heel slot that aligns with the tab extension slot and also receives the portion of the laryngoscope handle, wherein the heel is colored to indicate a size of the blade portion of the laryngoscope blade. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110319718 | Laryngoscope - A laryngoscope includes an arm and a handle. The arm is configurable between at least a first and a second position. A first blade sheath secures over the arm in the first position and a second blade sheath secures over the arm in the second position. A method of configuring a laryngoscope includes configuring a laryngoscope arm into a first position or a second position and securing a selected blade sheath to the arm. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20140221755 | LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE - Embodiments of a laryngoscope blade for being removable mounted to a laryngoscope handle. In some embodiments, the laryngoscope blade may include a blade portion including a proximal end and a distal end provided with an optic window; a base portion including two base halves mounted to each other and to the proximal end of the blade portion such that the proximal end of the blade portion is located between each base half; and an optic light pipe including a proximal end disposed between the two base halves and a distal end extending through the optic window. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150051447 | Laryngoscope Handle - A laryngoscope comprises a blade portion and a handle portion. The handle portion comprises a plurality of grip portions, a bottom support and a top support, a bottom support and a top support. The grip portions are separated form each other. One end of each of the grip portions is mounted on the bottom support, and the other end of each of the grip portions is mounted on the top support. The blade portion is integrally formed with the top support of the handle portion and extending away from the handle portion. Each of the grip portions is formed by a two-part mold technique. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160000305 | SINGLE USE LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE FOR USE IN DUAL COMPONENT LARYNGOSCOPE ASSEMBLY - Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160095509 | LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope comprises a handle and an elongated blade detachably fixed to the handle. The blade includes a stationary portion having a longitudinal axis, a distal end of the stationary portion of the blade having a surface angled and upwardly and outwardly. A movable portion of the blade has a surface for engaging the tongue of the patient. The movable portion is mounted to the stationary portion of the blade for rotation about an axis substantially along the longitudinal axis of the blade. An operating member is manipulated by a user for rotating the movable portion of the blade. Laryngoscopy of a patient includes at least a rotating motion of the movable portion of the blade. In one embodiment, the laryngoscope comprises a tubular handle and an arcuate tubular blade integral with the handle. | 04-07-2016 |
| 600194000 | Specific design for intubation | 17 |
| 20080234549 | Laryngoscope blade - A laryngoscope blade comprising a blade portion, a base portion and an optic light pipe, the blade portion including a proximal end and a distal end provided with an optic window, the base portion including two base halves mounted to each other and to the proximal end of the blade portion, one of the base halves providing a resilient cantilever latch pin and the other of the base halves providing a rigid hook, the light pipe including a proximal end mounted between the two base halves and a distal end extending through the optic window. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090318767 | Laryngoscope Blade and Method of Use - A laryngoscope blade for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube; and a black light source carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318768 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a handle and a laryngoscope blade connected to the upper end of the handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube. The handle is bent or curved along its length with the lower end portion bent or curved inwardly towards the blade, and finger gripping indents are formed on the inner surface of the handle, along with a blade stop adjacent the handle to restrict contact between the blade and handle. A black light source may be carried by the blade. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100152541 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope blade for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube, the blade portion includes a proximal portion and a distal portion; a white light source carried by the blade portion; a black light source carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation, the black light source located closer to the distal portion and the white light located to the proximal portion, and the black light source emitting electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of 300 to 450 nm. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110152620 | GLOTTISCOPE - A Glottiscope for assisting with the insertion of an endotracheal tube or an Eschman like stylet into a patient is claimed. The Glottiscope comprises a blade which defines an internal passage for receiving an endotracheal tube or an Eschman like stylet, the blade having a proximal end and a distal end and means for viewing the patient's glottis, wherein the viewing means is disposed at the distal end and in use, below the point of emergence of an endotracheal tube or a stylet/guide (to rail road the endotracheal tube) in the internal passage to provide a view of the patient's glottis, the blade being adapted to direct the viewing means towards the centre of the patient's glottis. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120022332 | LARYNGOSCOPE, COMPRISING A SET OF MAGNETIC ELEMENTS - Improved laryngoscope ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120029293 | Disposable, Self-Contained Laryngoscope and Method of Using Same - The present invention is generally directed toward a laryngoscope having a handle, a rigid cylindrical tube, and an optical subassembly. The handle has a distal end and a proximate end. The tube is hollow and also has a distal end having a distal opening and a proximate end having a proximate opening. The optical subassembly includes a light source located within the handle, a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source and a light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source and providing light inside and along the entire length of the tube. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120078056 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - An endotracheal intubation system for performing an endotracheal intubation includes an endotracheal tube insertable into the patient's mouth, between the patient's vocal cords into the patient's larynx, and into the patient's trachea for opening the patient's airway. A stylet for the endotracheal tube includes an illuminating material comprising at least one of a fluorescent and phosphorescent material to aid in visibility and positioning of at least one of the stylet and the endotracheal tube. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120095295 | LARYNGOSCOPE INSERTION SECTION WITH TUBE GUIDE FOR GUIDING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES HAVING A RANGE OF EXTERNAL DIAMETERS - A laryngoscope insertion section includes an elongate support member and a tube guide having a resilient tube guiding member, to enable the insertion section to be used with endotracheal tubes having a wide range of external diameters. The breadth and/or thickness of the insertion section can therefore be less when retaining an endotracheal tube having a relatively small external diameter, enabling the insertion section to reliably guide tubes having a range of external diameters and to reliably guide relatively small external diameter tubes while occupying less volume that would otherwise be required in order for the tube guide to be able to guide tubes having a larger external diameter. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20130109922 | Laryngoscope Blade | 05-02-2013 |
| 20140100428 | Disposable, Self-Contained Laryngoscope and Method of Using Same - A laryngoscope has a handle, a rigid cylindrical tube, and an optical subassembly. The handle has a distal end and a proximate end. The tube is hollow and also has a distal end having a distal opening and a proximate end having a proximate opening. The optical subassembly includes a light source located within the handle, a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source and a light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source and providing light inside and along the entire length of the tube. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140128681 | INTUBATION GUIDE ASSEMBLY - An intubation guide assembly includes a laryngoscope having a handle and a blade. The blade has a first portion engaged with the handle, and a second portion configured for insertion into the oral cavity of a patient. The handle and blade are configured for slidably receiving a guide member. The guide member is dimensioned such that a proximal portion is extendable beyond the handle for manipulation by an operator, and a distal portion is extendable into the trachea of the patient when the blade is inserted into the oral cavity. Upon withdrawal of the laryngoscope, a tubular airway member may be advanced over the guide member such that the distal end of the airway member extends into the trachea to provide ventilation to the patient. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140316207 | Platform for Laryngeal Microsurgery - A flexible laryngoscope ( | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150031957 | Resistance Feedback Laryngoscope - A resistance feedback laryngoscope contains a pushing grip, a trigger pad, a rotary shaft, a first transmitting rod, a second transmitting rod, and a two-step levering blade. The pushing grip includes a curved front side connecting with the two-step levering blade. The two-step levering blade includes a first movable blade, a second movable blade, and a fixed blade. The first transmitting rod and the second transmitting rod connect with the rotary shaft fixed on a drive post with a resilient element. The resilient element has a first foot butting against a locking peg proximate to the drive post and has a second foot being biased against a side piece of the rotary shaft. The trigger pad contacts with the pushing grip and curves upward slightly, and the trigger pad includes an arcuate groove formed therein, a bottom end of the arcuate groove contacts with the side piece of the rotary shaft. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160045103 | INTRODUCER GUIDE - An introducer guide for an intubation device having an open channel adapted to releasably secure an introducer, and shaped such that advancement of an intubation tube through which the introducer extends causes the introducer to be removed from the introducer guide. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160081542 | LARYNGOSCOPE INSERTION SECTION - A laryngoscope insertion section comprising a tube guide including at least an inferior tube guiding member and a superior tube guiding member, wherein the thickness of the insertion section in a first region is less than the external diameter of the largest diameter endotracheal tube in an operating range of endotracheal tube sizes plus the thickness of the inferior tube guiding member plus the thickness of the superior tube guiding member. Typically, the insertion section comprises an elongate member and the tube guide is lateral of the elongate member. Typically, an endotracheal tube is retained within the tube guide in flexural tension. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20180020907 | Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope | 01-25-2018 |
| 600195000 | With cushion or pad (e.g., teeth guard) | 2 |
| 20130109923 | COLLAPSIBLE LARYNGOSCOPE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20140371536 | LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope ( | 12-18-2014 |
| 600196000 | Adjustable (e.g., linearly, angularly) | 2 |
| 20120130176 | Laryngoscope - The present invention is a self-retaining laryngoscope composed of a palate brace or blade, a slider, and a tongue blade. The angulated tongue blade puts less force on the blade, reduces trauma, and is not conducive for mechanical failure. The slider interacts with the tongue blade by widening the opening of the mouth, and acts as a bite block. The fenestrated palate blade provides an unobstructed view of the vocal cords during intubation, and allows removal of the laryngoscope over the endotracheal tube without displacing it. The result is a laryngoscope that requires only one hand to use properly, and has superior retraction due to its shape. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20160058276 | DIGITAL LARINGOSCOPE - The present invention discloses a laryngoscope composed by a standard blade ( | 03-03-2016 |
