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Sinonasal suction apparatus
Assignee: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Filing: 1994-05-10
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2014-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract of a subject, wherein at least one suction tube is passed through the oral cavity into the nasal tract, to extend at least as far as the nasopharynx.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher M. Shaari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/84; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0618; A61M2210/0625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the suction tube is substantially linear, the suction tube having a trigger means on the upper outer surface of the tube, wherein activation of the trigger means causes the about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube including and adjacent to the insertion end to angle upwards at least into the nasopharynx.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the suction tube is substantially linear, the suction tube having a trigger means on the upper outer surface of the tube, wherein activation of the trigger means causes the about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube including and adjacent to the insertion end to angle upwards at least into the nasopharynx.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
186 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein a sump tube passes through the wall of the suction tube and is disposed in the lumen of the suction tube, the sump tube having one end which is open to atmospheric air and a second end which opens into the lumen of the suction tube close to the insertion end of the suction tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein a sump tube passes through the wall of the suction tube and is disposed in the lumen of the suction tube, the sump tube having one end which is open to atmospheric air and a second end which opens into the lumen of the suction tube close to the insertion end of the suction tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the suction tube has a sponge attached to the outer surface of the suction tube, which, when placed in the subject, is positioned in the vicinity of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the suction tube has a sponge attached to the outer surface of the suction tube, which, when placed in the subject, is positioned in the vicinity of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
193 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the insertion end of the suction tube is expanded so that the diameter of the suction tube at the insertion end is greater than the diameter of the remainder of the suction tube, and wherein a cover is disposed over the insertion end, the cover being attached at its periphery to the wall of the suction tube, the cover having several openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
193 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least one hollow suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, wherein about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube, said suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end, and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract, wherein the insertion end of the suction tube is expanded so that the diameter of the suction tube at the insertion end is greater than the diameter of the remainder of the suction tube, and wherein a cover is disposed over the insertion end, the cover being attached at its periphery to the wall of the suction tube, the cover having several openings.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract, comprising the steps of: (a) inserting at least one tube via the oral cavity into the nasal tract at least as far as the nasopharynx, the tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract via the oral cavity so that the insertion end is inserted at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, said tube withstanding acute bends without kinking and about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end being directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the tube, said tube having at least one opening near the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end; (b) attaching the suction end of the at least one suction tube to a suction means, and (c) suctioning the nasal cavity.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract, comprising the steps of: (a) inserting at least one tube via the oral cavity into the nasal tract at least as far as the nasopharynx, the tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract via the oral cavity so that the insertion end is inserted at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, said tube withstanding acute bends without kinking and about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end being directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the tube, said tube having at least one opening near the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end; (b) attaching the suction end of the at least one suction tube to a suction means, and (c) suctioning the nasal cavity.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
304 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract via the oral cavity so that the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, said tube withstanding acute bends without kinking and about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end being directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the tube, said tube having at least one opening near the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end; (b) providing a nasal catheter which has (1) a first end for inserting into a nose of a patient via a nares and a second end for remaining outside the body and (2) an external diameter that is smaller than the internal diameter of the suction tube for the patient; (c) inserting the first end of the via a nares into the nose of the patient nasal catheter until the first end passes into the oral cavity at least as far as the oropharynx; (d) introducing a forceps or a finger of a user into the oropharynx of the patient and withdrawing the first end into the mouth and through the lips to the exterior; (e) threading the insertion end of the suction tube over the first end of the nasal catheter so that the insertion end of the suction tube is disposed in the nasal tract at least as far as the nasopharynx; (f) pulling on the second end of the nasal catheter until the first end is withdrawn out of the nose through the nares; (g) attaching the suction end of the suction tube to a suction means, and (h) suctioning the sinonasal tract.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
304 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a suction tube having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract via the oral cavity so that the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx, and a suction end for attachment to a suction means, said tube withstanding acute bends without kinking and about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end being directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the tube, said tube having at least one opening near the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end; (b) providing a nasal catheter which has (1) a first end for inserting into a nose of a patient via a nares and a second end for remaining outside the body and (2) an external diameter that is smaller than the internal diameter of the suction tube for the patient; (c) inserting the first end of the via a nares into the nose of the patient nasal catheter until the first end passes into the oral cavity at least as far as the oropharynx; (d) introducing a forceps or a finger of a user into the oropharynx of the patient and withdrawing the first end into the mouth and through the lips to the exterior; (e) threading the insertion end of the suction tube over the first end of the nasal catheter so that the insertion end of the suction tube is disposed in the nasal tract at least as far as the nasopharynx; (f) pulling on the second end of the nasal catheter until the first end is withdrawn out of the nose through the nares; (g) attaching the suction end of the suction tube to a suction means, and (h) suctioning the sinonasal tract.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the tube has at least one additional opening in its wall, this additional opening allowing further communication between the lumen of the tube and the exterior of the tube.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the apparatus comprises a first and a second tube, the insertion end of the first tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second tube being inserted into a right nasal choana, the suction ends of the first and second tubes being connected to the suction means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 8, wherein a part of the intra-oral portions of the tubes are attached to each other by anchoring means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein multiple openings extend along substantially the entire length of the tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 8, wherein each tube comprises a further step for individually closing off the suction mechanism for that tube, thereby allowing the right and left nasal choanae to be suctioned separately.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the diameter of the tube is the same throughout its length.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the tube is tapered so that the diameter of the insertion end of the tube is less than the diameter of the remainder of the tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the insertion end of the tube is expanded, so that the diameter of the insertion end is greater than the diameter of the remainder of the tube.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein each tube bears linear markings, each linear marking indicating the length of the tube from the insertion end of the tube.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the contours of the suction tube are preformed to substantially conform to the contours of the tongue, palate and nasopharynx.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
64 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the suction tube is substantially linear, the suction tube having a trigger means on the upper outer surface of the tube, wherein activation of the trigger means causes the about 1-5 centimeters of the tube including and adjacent to the insertion end to angle upwards at least into the nasopharynx.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
75 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the length of the suction tube is in a range between about 12 centimeters and about 18 centimeters, the diameter of the suction tube is in a range between about 4.5 millimeters and about 8.5 millimeters, and about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is angled upward in relation to the remainder of the tube.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 18, wherein the length of the suction tube is about 16 centimeters and the diameter of the suction tube is about 5.5 millimeters.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a hollow satellite tube is affixed onto the outer surface of the suction tube, the satellite tube having an insertion end having at least one opening and a connector end having at least one opening, the insertion end for insertion into the oropharynx or upper respiratory tract and the connector end for attachment to an oxygen source.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
69 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a sump tube passes through the wall of the suction tube and is disposed in the lumen of the suction tube, the sump tube having one end which is open to atmospheric air and a second end which opens into the lumen of the suction tube close to the insertion end of the suction tube.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 21, wherein the two tubes join close to the suction ends to form one tube, the one tube attaching to a suction means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 22, wherein the angle is between about 30° and 60°.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the tube has a sponge attached to the outer surface of the tube in the vicinity of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the angle of the about 1-5 centimeters of the tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is at an angle in the range of between about 15° and 90° in relation to the remainder of the tube.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
66 words
A method for suctioning the sinonasal tract according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the insertion end is expanded so that the diameter at the insertion end is greater than the diameter of the remainder of the tube, and wherein a cover is disposed over the insertion end, the cover being attached at its periphery to the wall of the tube, the cover having several openings.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
231 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein each suction tube is substantially linear and has a trigger means on the upper outer surface of the suction tube, wherein activation of the trigger means causes the about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube including and adjacent to the insertion end to angle upwards at least into the nasopharynx.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
231 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein each suction tube is substantially linear and has a trigger means on the upper outer surface of the suction tube, wherein activation of the trigger means causes the about 1-5 centimeters of the suction tube including and adjacent to the insertion end to angle upwards at least into the nasopharynx.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
236 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein a sump tube passes through the wall of each suction tube and is disposed in the lumen of the suction tube, the sump tube having one end which is open to atmospheric air and a second end which opens into the lumen of the suction tube close to the insertion end of the suction tube.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
236 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that, when placed in the subject, the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein a sump tube passes through the wall of each suction tube and is disposed in the lumen of the suction tube, the sump tube having one end which is open to atmospheric air and a second end which opens into the lumen of the suction tube close to the insertion end of the suction tube.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
200 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein each suction tube has a sponge attached to the outer surface of the suction tube in the vicinity of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
200 words
A suction apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract comprising: at least two hollow suction tubes, each having an insertion end for insertion into the nasal tract of a subject via the oral cavity so that the insertion end extends at least as far as the nasopharynx and a suction end for attachment to a suction means; wherein the insertion end of the first suction tube being inserted into a left nasal choana and the insertion end of the second suction tube being inserted into a right nasal choana; wherein about 1-5 centimeters of each suction tube adjacent to and including the insertion end is directed upward at an angle in relation to the remainder of the suction tube; each suction tube having at least one opening at the insertion end and at least one opening at the suction end and a lumen between the insertion end and the suction end which allows the suctioning of the sinonasal tract; the suction ends of the first and second suction tubes being connected to the suction means; and wherein each suction tube has a sponge attached to the outer surface of the suction tube in the vicinity of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.
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