US3924636A
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Endotracheal tube holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-05
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An endotracheal tube holder for holding an endotracheal tube in a patient''s mouth during surgery. The tube holder comprises a flexible, adhesive-backed strip adapted to be secured over the mouth of the patient. The strip is provided with a central opening through which the endotracheal tube can be inserted, and a holding strap having releasable, self-adhering ends is mounted on the strip adjacent the opening. When the endotracheal tube is properly positioned, the holding strap is wrapped securely about the tube and fastened to itself to hold the tube in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin Alfred Addison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M16/0497; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; A61M2025/0253; A61M2025/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An endotracheal tube holder for holding an endotracheal tube in a patient''s mouth during surgery comprising an adhesive-backed strip adapted to be adhesively secured over the mouth of the patient, the strip having an opening therethrough adapted to receive an endotracheal tube, and holding means mounted on the strip adjacent the opening for holding the endotracheal tube as it extends through the opening, the holding means including a strap having self-adhering ends and a strap support secured to the adhesive-backed strip adjacent the opening, the strap support having a portion extending from the strip generally parallel to the axis of the opening, the strap extending generally perpendicularly to said strap support portion and having a length sufficient to permit the strap to be wrapped around the tube with the ends of the strap means in overlapping adhering relationship whereby the strap can be wrapped around the tube in a plane extending generally perpendicularly to the axis of the opening and the tube can be held in a position generally parallel with the axis of the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An endotracheal tube holder for holding an endotracheal tube in a patient''s mouth during surgery comprising an adhesive-backed strip adapted to be adhesively secured over the mouth of the patient, the strip having an opening therethrough adapted to receive an endotracheal tube, and holding means mounted on the strip adjacent the opening for holding the endotracheal tube as it extends through the opening, the holding means including a strap having self-adhering ends and a strap support secured to the adhesive-backed strip adjacent the opening, the strap support having a portion extending from the strip generally parallel to the axis of the opening, the strap extending generally perpendicularly to said strap support portion and having a length sufficient to permit the strap to be wrapped around the tube with the ends of the strap means in overlapping adhering relationship whereby the strap can be wrapped around the tube in a plane extending generally perpendicularly to the axis of the opening and the tube can be held in a position generally parallel with the axis of the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tube holder of claim 1 in which the self-adhering ends of the strap include interengageable hook-and-loop fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The tube holder of claim 1 in which the adhesive-backed strip includes a release strip covering the adhesive, the release strip being removable from the adhesive-backed strip when the tube holder is to be secured to the patient''s mouth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tube holder of claim 1 in which the adhesive-backed strip is formed of flexible material to permit the strip to conform to the contour of the patient''s face.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |