US3704529A
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Training and instruction device for performing cricothyroidotomy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A training and instruction device for performing a cricothyroidotomy on a patient having an upper airway obstruction and including an anatomical model of the human throat formed with a cricothyroid notch for visual and tactile instruction of the location of the cricothyroid notch and the corresponding anatomical landmark on the patient, and a hollow bore needle demountably secured adjacent the model for removal and insertion into the throat of the patient at the thus identified cricothyroid notch.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest J Cioppa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28; G09B23/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus to aid in performing an emergency cricothyroidotomy on a patient having an upper airway obstruction comprising: a three-dimensional anatomical model of a human throat formed to define thereon a visible and palpable contour of the cricothyroid notch for observation and tactile contact thereof by a user of said apparatus to aid the user in the location of the corresponding notch on the throat of a patient; a hollow bore needle; and means mounting said model and needle proximate each other with said needle demountably secured thereto to permit removal and use to perform a circothyroidotomy, said means positionable to a location proximate a patient to be treated.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus to aid in performing an emergency cricothyroidotomy on a patient having an upper airway obstruction comprising: a three-dimensional anatomical model of a human throat formed to define thereon a visible and palpable contour of the cricothyroid notch for observation and tactile contact thereof by a user of said apparatus to aid the user in the location of the corresponding notch on the throat of a patient; a hollow bore needle; and means mounting said model and needle proximate each other with said needle demountably secured thereto to permit removal and use to perform a circothyroidotomy, said means positionable to a location proximate a patient to be treated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 and wherein further a drawing carried by said means, said drawing displaying the sagittal section through the human neck and a hollow bore needle positioned through the cricothyroid notch and into the interior airway of the throat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 and printed instructions affixed to said means in association with said model, drawing and needle.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for enabling paramedical personnel to perform an emergency cricothyroidotomy on a patient having an upper airway obstruction comprising: examining an anatomical model of the human throat formed with a cricothyroid notch for visual and tactile determination of the location of said notch; locating the corresponding cricothyroid notch on the patient; referring to a drawing of a sagittal section through the human neck and a hollow bore needle positioned through the cricothyroid notch; and inserting a hollow bore needle through the cricothyroid notch of the patient and into the interior airway of the patient''s throat in accordance with said drawing.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for enabling paramedical personnel to perform an emergency cricothyroidotomy on a patient having an upper airway obstruction comprising: examining an anatomical model of the human throat formed with a cricothyroid notch for visual and tactile determination of the location of said notch; locating the corresponding cricothyroid notch on the patient; referring to a drawing of a sagittal section through the human neck and a hollow bore needle positioned through the cricothyroid notch; and inserting a hollow bore needle through the cricothyroid notch of the patient and into the interior airway of the patient''s throat in accordance with said drawing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |