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US4753233A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Nasal cannula

Assignee: Advantage Medical Inc
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Filing: 1987-02-10
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Granted: 1988-06-28
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Expires: 2007-02-10
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Abstract

Abstract A low bulk nasal cannula providing consistent gas delivery with greater comfort for the patient is described. The cannula of the present apparatus is made of very soft vinyl material to provide greater comfort. The present apparatus utilizes two extending prongs from a central housing to provide gas to nasal passages. Formed on the end of each prong is a laterally hollowed cylindrical post with a convex excurvated tip. This tip allows the cannula to "float" in the nares of the patient's nose to provide proper positioning of the cannula without requiring a "pinch" fit. Since the tips are only formed on one side of each prong, occlusion of the nasal passages during inhaling and exhaling is substantially reduced. The prongs of the cannula are coupled to a cylindrical hollow housing for providing access to the gas source. A firm plastic ridge is formed along the length of the housing and orthogonal to the extended prongs. A thin wire is inserted into the base of the housing and, in conjunction with the firm ridge, provides adjustability to the cannula for a customized fit for a variety of users. The cannula of the present apparatus may be advantageously utilized with a single supply line looping around one ear of the patient. The supply line contacting the patient's face may be made much more lightweight and flexible than the main gas supply line. This further adds to the comfort of the patient when utilizing the cannula of the present apparatus.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jerry L. Grimes

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/06; A61M16/0666; A61M2016/0661

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 109 words
A nasal cannula comprising: a housing having a central bore therein for coupling said cannula to a gas source; first and second substantially parallel nozzles extending substantially orthogonally to said housing, each of said nozzles having a bore formed therethrough in fluid communication with said central bore; each of said nozzles having a laterally hollowed cylindrical post having a convex excurvated tip formed thereon and adjacent one end thereof, said post for retaining said cannula in a nares of a user, said post floating in said nares; whereby said nasal cannula then may be retained in place by a user without the use of headstraps or pressure fit tips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 109 words
A nasal cannula comprising: a housing having a central bore therein for coupling said cannula to a gas source; first and second substantially parallel nozzles extending substantially orthogonally to said housing, each of said nozzles having a bore formed therethrough in fluid communication with said central bore; each of said nozzles having a laterally hollowed cylindrical post having a convex excurvated tip formed thereon and adjacent one end thereof, said post for retaining said cannula in a nares of a user, said post floating in said nares; whereby said nasal cannula then may be retained in place by a user without the use of headstraps or pressure fit tips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
The nasal cannula of claim 1 wherein said cannula is comprised of soft vinyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 46 words
The nasal cannula of claim 1 further including a deformable spine coupled to said housing and a rigid ridge formed on said housing opposite said spine, said spine and said ridge permitting deformation of said cannula to adjust the fit of said cannula for individual users.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 14 words
The nasal cannula of claim 3 wherein said deformable spine comprises stainless steel wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 128 words
A nasal cannula comprising: a housing having a central bore therein for coupling said cannula to a gas source; first and second substantially parallel nozzles extending substantially orthogonally to said housing, each of said nozzles having a bore formed therethrough in fluid communication with said central bore; each of said nozzles having a laterally hollowed cylindrical post having a convex excurvated tip formed thereon adjacent one end thereof, said post for retaining said cannula in a nares of a user, said post floating in said nares; a deformable spine coupled to said housing substantially opposite said nozzles; a rigid ridge formed on said housing substantially opposite said deformable spine, said deformable spine and said ridge allowing said cannula to be deformed to provide proper fit for individual users.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 128 words
A nasal cannula comprising: a housing having a central bore therein for coupling said cannula to a gas source; first and second substantially parallel nozzles extending substantially orthogonally to said housing, each of said nozzles having a bore formed therethrough in fluid communication with said central bore; each of said nozzles having a laterally hollowed cylindrical post having a convex excurvated tip formed thereon adjacent one end thereof, said post for retaining said cannula in a nares of a user, said post floating in said nares; a deformable spine coupled to said housing substantially opposite said nozzles; a rigid ridge formed on said housing substantially opposite said deformable spine, said deformable spine and said ridge allowing said cannula to be deformed to provide proper fit for individual users.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 13 words
The nasal cannula of claim 5 wherein said deformable spine comprises stainless steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 14 words
The nasal cannula of claim 5 wherein said cannula is comprised of soft vinyl.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

DE368973C Cited
FR533956A Cited
US4278082A Cited
US4367735A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1991-06-28 1991-12-28 1992-06-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-06-28 1995-12-28 1996-06-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-06-28 1999-12-28 2000-06-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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