US5036835A
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Adjustable sliding laryngoscope blade
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-27
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Granted: 1991-08-06
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Expires: 2010-04-27
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an adjustable sliding laryngoscope including a blade portion including an adjustably attached spatula portion. The spatula is designed to be used as a tongue depresser to facilitate inspection of the pharynx and larynx or the insertion of anesthetic breathing tubes. The adjustable connection between the spatula portion and other portions of the blade portion is such that the length of the spatula may be adjusted to adjust for differing patient oral characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Mesoud Filli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/267
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
In a laryngoscope having a handle means and a blade means, said blade means including a spatula portion, said spatula portion having a direction of elongation, the improvement comprising said spatula portion being linearly extendable generally in said direction of elongation relative to other portions of said blade means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a laryngoscope having a handle means and a blade means, said blade means including a spatula portion, said spatula portion having a direction of elongation, the improvement comprising said spatula portion being linearly extendable generally in said direction of elongation relative to other portions of said blade means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said blade means includes a recess, said spatula portion having a proximal end slidably received in said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein one of said recess or spatula portion proximal end includes a detent with the other of said recess or spatula portion proximal end including a plurality of depressions therein, said detent being engageable with any one of said depressions to fix the position of said spatula portion with respect to said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 2, further including illumination means on said blade mean extending on one side of said spatula portion and electrically connected to a source of electrical power via said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein said recess comprises a flat portion connected to a cylindrical portion, said flat portion slidably receiving said spatula portion proximal end and said cylindrical portion slidably receiving a tube on said spatula portion, said tube carrying said illumination means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said tube and a surface of said cylindrical portion engaging said tube are electrically conductive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein said illumination means comprises a light bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said blade further includes a flange portion connected to said spatula portion via a wall portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said recess is located in a coupling mechanism of said blade mean.
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) | 1994-08-05 | 1995-02-04 | 1995-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-05 | 1999-02-04 | 1999-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-05 | 2003-02-04 | 2003-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |