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Dual function connector for use with endotracheal apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-20
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Granted: 1987-08-04
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Expires: 2006-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A dual function connector for releasable attachment to an endopharyngeal tube, airway intubator or the like. The connector comprises a cylindrical tube having a large diameter proximal portion sized to fit within an airway intubator and a distal portion with a smaller diameter than the proximal portion. Flange means are provided on the proximal portion and extend substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the connector; and an elongated slot in the connector extends from the distal end throughout the length of the distal portion and into the proximal portion.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Tudor Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M16/0463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A dual function connector for releasable attachment to an endopharyngeal tube, airway intubator or the like, said connector comprising: a cylindrical tube having a large diameter proximal portion sized to fit within an airway intubator and a distal portion with a smaller diameter than said proximal portion; flange means on said proximal portion extending substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of said connector; and an elongated slot in said connector extending from said distal end throughout the length of said distal portion and into said proximal portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A dual function connector for releasable attachment to an endopharyngeal tube, airway intubator or the like, said connector comprising: a cylindrical tube having a large diameter proximal portion sized to fit within an airway intubator and a distal portion with a smaller diameter than said proximal portion; flange means on said proximal portion extending substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of said connector; and an elongated slot in said connector extending from said distal end throughout the length of said distal portion and into said proximal portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector according to claim 1, wherein the elongated slot terminates in said proximal portion in the area between said normally extending flanges and said smaller diameter distal portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector according to claim 1, including a peripheral collar projecting downwardly from said proximal portion to extend a short distance over said smaller diameter distal portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-08-03 | 1991-02-02 | 1991-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-03 | 1995-02-02 | 1995-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-03 | 1999-02-02 | 1999-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |