Abstract

Respiratory therapy apparatus includes device (100) with a rocker arm (12) supporting a valve (11) that opens and closes an expiration opening (10) so that an oscillating resistance to flow is produced accompanied by an alternating sound at the frequency of oscillation. The apparatus also includes a sensor (20) with a microphone (21) that detects sound from the device (100) transmitted through air. The sensor (20) computes the frequency of the detected sound and represents this on a display (23).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
• A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
• A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players

Abstract

An obturator (2) for a tracheostomy tube (1) has a shaft (20) with a bullet-shape nose (24) at its patient end and a clip (21) at its machine end with arms (34) engaging recesses (15) on a coupling (13) at the machine end of the tube (1). The clip (21) is rotatably mounted with the shaft (20) by means of an engaging spigot (135) and aperture (213) and is retained angularly by dimples (219) on the clip engaged with recesses (141) on the obturator shaft. The obturator (2) is released from the tube (1) by twisting the clip against the retention of the dimples with the recesses and without applying any twisting force to the patient end of the obturator or tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An oscillatory respiratory therapy device (100) has a rocker aim (105) that opens and closes a valve seat (106) by breathing through the device. The device (100) also includes a gas treatment arrangement including an HME (122) and filter (121) located such that both inhaled and exhaled gas passes through the HME and filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices

Abstract

An oscillatory PEP device has four valve openings (201) to (204) mounted on a support (205) beneath a rocker arm (106) supporting a valve closure (107). The support is rotatable to position a selected one of the valve openings beneath the valve closure and in line with a breathing path between an inlet (103). (104) and an outlet (111). The rocker arm (106) supports a soft-iron pin (108) at one end, which interacts with one of two permanent magnets (212) or (213) of different strengths on a turntable (211) to apply a force tending to pull the arm down and close the valve opening. The turntable (211) can be rotated to position the desired magnet (212) or (213) to interact with the soft-iron pin on the rocker arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A cuffed tracheal tube has a shaft (10) with an inner component (30) having an inflation lumen (23) extending along a rib (33) along the outside of the component. The rib (33) terminates a short distance rearwardly of the patient end (14) of the inner component. The inflation lumen (23) is closed by an outer layer (51) applied over the inner component (30) and covering the patient end of the rib. Two closely spaced openings (54) through the rib (33) are spaced in the inflatable region of a silicone sealing cuff (13) secured around the patient end of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An HME device (2) for a tracheal tube (1) has an outer housing (21) with an HME element (20) spaced from the housing at its patient end by an annular recess (40). The HME element (20) is retained with the outer housing (21) by a clip fitting (29) and (30). The inside surface (26) of the housing (21) is tapered to fit on the outside of a connector (13) on the tube (1) so that the connector extends in the recess (40). The HME element (20) extends internally of the connector (13) and can be removed from the tube (1) by releasing the clip fitting with the outer housing (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube (1) has a shaft (10) with a neck flange (17) dividing the shaft into a patient end (18) and a machine end (19). The shaft is of a silicone material reinforced by a coil (30) embedded within it. The coil (30) comprises multiple closed loops (32) that are longer along the patient end portion than the machine end portion such that the closed ends of the loops contact one another along the machine end portion for maximum strength but leave a longitudinal gap (33) along the patient end portion. An inflation line (14) extends within the wall of the shaft along the gap (33) along the patient end portion (18) and extends externally of the shaft on the machine side of the neck flange (17). The patient end of the inflation line opens into an inflatable sealing cuff (13) extending around the shaft close to the patient end.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube has a shaft (10) with a patient end and a connector (14) at its machine end. The shaft is integrally moulded with a boss (15) located between its ends, the boss having two outwardly projecting retaining lugs (20) and two longitudinal alignment ribs (19). A mounting flange (30) is separately moulded of a deformable silicone and has a central collar (31) with two recesses (38) shaped to receive the lugs (20) on the shaft (10), and two alignment slots (36) to receive the ribs (19) on the shaft. The shaft (10) is threaded through the collar of the flange, which is deformed outwardly to enable the lugs (20) enter the collar and locate in the recesses (38). A bonding substance is applied to the shaft or collar to bond the flange on the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An HME device (1) has an outer housing (10) in two parts removably connected with one another by bayonet lugs (17) on one part (13) inserted in bayonet slots (48) on the other part (14) and twisted. An HME unit (50) has a tapered coupling at one end fitted on an internal port (45) in one part (14) so that it can be removed and replaced by separating the two parts of the housing. The outside of the HME unit (50) is spaced from the inside of the housing (10) by an annular bypass channel (55). A selector (31) has a rotatable plate that can be moved to cover either the passage through the HME unit or the bypass channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

An HME device has a housing (10) containing an HME element (25). The device has a first gas-flow passage through the device via the HME element (25) and a second gas-flow passage that by-passes the HME element. Flow is switched between the first or second flow passage by a pivoted shutter (30) that can be displaced by a rotatable knob (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube flange (13) of a liquid silicone material has openings (14) towards opposite ends for receiving ends of a neck strap. The openings (14) are reinforced with overmoulded inserts (137, 138) of a heat cured silicone material having a similar hardness to that of the flange material. The inserts (137, 138) have an outwardly-projecting ledge (144) between their ends.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 39/02 - Access sites

Abstract

A cuffed tracheostomy tube has a shaft (10) with an inflation lumen (16) extending longitudinally along the shaft and opening at its patient end into a sealing cuff (13). The tube also includes a reinforcement member provided by a metal wire (25) wound into two sets of loops (26A) and (26B) of different widths. The loops (26) extend part way around the shaft (10) up to but without crossing the inflation lumen (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An oscillatory respiratory therapy device 100 has an opening 8 to atmosphere through which air passes to the user. The device has a visual indicator 20 including a paper indicator 25 and a dye reservoir 29 mounted at the opening. Before use, the opening 8 is covered by a removable cover strip 21 that prevents air flowing through the opening. The cover strip 21 is attached to the dye reservoir 29 so that the reservoir is pulled against the paper indicator 25 when the cover strip is removed, thereby the device to be used. This causes dye to flow gradually from the reservoir 29 and spread outwardly across the paper indicator 25, which is marked to indicate duration of use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

Apparatus (20) for fitting to the machine end of a tracheostomy tube (10) includes both an HME and a speaking valve (30). The HME includes two exchange elements (28, 29) at opposite ends of a housing (23) extending laterally of a coupling (25) for fitting on the tube. The speaking valve has a cylindrical sleeve (31) extending across the housing midway along its length and in line with the tube. The sleeve is rotatable about its axis and has two openings (36) on opposite sides that can be aligned with the exchange elements of the HME to allow gas to flow from the tube through the exchange elements, bypassing the speaking valve. When the patient wishes to speak, he twists and rotates the speaking valve to block flow to the exchange elements and instead to allow air to be inhaled via the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours

Abstract

The neck flange 3 of a tracheostomy tube is of a soft plastics such as silicone and has neck tie or suture openings 35 at opposite ends reinforced to prevent damage to the flange. The openings are reinforced by tubular inserts 38 of a harder plastics. The patient end of each insert has an enlarged, radially extending head 41 sitting flush in an enlarged recess 43 around the patient end of each opening. The opposite end of each insert also has an enlarged head 42 overlapping the flange but formed after the insert has been inserted in the flange. The opposite end head 42 may be heat formed from the end of the insert or may be a separate component clipped onto the end of the insert.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube has a machine end coupling (2) of a relatively hard plastics and formed with a retaining ring structure formation (23) at its patient end. This is joined with a tubular shaft (1) of a softer plastics, such as silicone, to form a subassembly (7) y a moulded interconnection of the machine end of the shaft about the retaining formation (23). An enlarged boss (12) at the rear end of the shaft (1) forms a forwardly facing wall (15). The tube also includes a moulded neck flange (5) of a relatively soft plastics with a central collar (50) having an internal, rearwardly facing wall (59). The boss (12) on the subassembly (7) is bonded into the collar (5) with the wall (15) on the boss abutting the wall (59) on the flange (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube (1) has a shaft (10, 10) including a helical reinforcing wire (30) overmoulded by a plastics material, such as of silicone. The wire has an indented path (31) traversing its turns in which is received a small-bore tube (32) so that this does not project above the surface of the shaft, or only forms a small projection. The small-bore tube (32) acts as an inflation line and opens at its patient end (33) within a sealing cuff (13). The machine end of the tube (32) is terminated by a combined inflation indicator and connector (36).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube comprises a skeletal frame (10) of a relatively stiff plastics covered by an overmoulding (11) of a relatively soft, transparent plastics. The frame (10) includes a portion extending along the shaft (1) of the tube and formed by longitudinal struts (16) linked by spaced ribs (20). The shaft portion of the frame (10) is formed integrally with a portion extending along a flange (5) of the tube, which includes apertures (6) for receiving the ends of a neck strap, and apertures (41) for use with sutures. At its patient end (2) the tube has a soft tip (51) formed by an extension of the overmoulding (11) beyond the patient end of the frame (10). At the machine end (3) of the tube the frame (10) is formed with a connector (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Goods & Services

Tracheostomy tubes; tracheal tubes; kits for placing tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes in patients comprising tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, obturators, and dilators, and cuffs used to seal tracheas in ventilated patients; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods

Abstract

A paediatric tracheostomy tube (1) has a protector (50) covering the cuff inflation indicator (37) to prevent damage to the inflation indicator caused by the patient chewing or biting it. The protector is in two parts: a base (52) extending around the open machine end (40) of the indicator and through which the inflation valve can be accessed, and a transparent sleeve (60) extending around the inflation balloon (38) and through which the balloon is visible. The sleeve has a small opening (65) at its patient end opening to a longitudinal slot (66) along one side so that the sleeve can be assembled on the inflation line (31) by threading the inflation line sideway through the slot.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An oscillatory PEP therapy device (100) has valve (10) mounted at the end of a rocker arm (12) such that the valve is opened and closed during expiration through the device, thereby causing displacement of the rocker arm up and down. The housing (2) of the device (100) is transparent so that the camera (20) on a mobile phone (200) can be positioned to view displacement of the rocker arm (12) during use. The phone (200) is programmed to extract a signal indicative of the frequency of oscillation of the rocker arm (12) and this is displayed on the screen of the phone to provide feedback to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube (1) has an inflatable sealing cuff (13) and an array of one or more RFID pressure sensors (120) around the cuff. A leakage unit (30) interrogates the sensors (120) to determine any regions around the cuff having incomplete contact with the tracheal wall indicative of potential leakage between the cuff and the wall of the trachea.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A paediatric tracheostomy tube is provided in two parts. One part is a patient end portion (13) having a silicone shaft (10) arranged to locate in the trachea. The machine end is formed with a mounting flange (20) adapted to lie against the neck and has a low profile coupling (21) on its machine side. The other part is a machine end portion (23) having a flexible, corrugated shaft (10′) of polypropylene with a low profile coupling (26) at its patient end adapted to engage the coupling (21) on the flange as a twist fit. The machine end of the machine end portion (23) has a tapered male coupling (25) adapted to fit with a female coupling on a breathing tube, the male coupling having a larger profile than the coupling (26) on the patient end of the machine end portion (23) and the coupling (21) on the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A vibratory respiratory therapy device (100) has a valve element (11) on a rocker arm (12) that opens and closes an opening (10) during exhalation through the device and thereby generates sound. A mobile phone (20) with a microphone (21) picks up the sound generated and has a processor (22) that converts the sound signal into a sound energy signal in order to measure its frequency. The processor (22) computes a measure of pressure in the device (10) by multiplying the detected frequency by a fixed factor and adding a fixed constant to the product. The pressure data is used to monitor patient use of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function

Abstract

An HME has a housing (10) moulded in two parts (26 and 27) of a thick, thermally-insulative foamed plastics to form an enlarged central region (13) and opposite end walls (24 and 25). Separate patient and machine end couplings (11 and 12) are bonded to openings (37 and 47) in the end walls. The two housing parts (26 and 27) are bonded end to end about an HME element (14) formed by a strip of treated corrugated paper wound about a support sleeve (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube introducer (1) has a patient end region (10) on which the tube (2) is mounted and that is curved in one sense. The introducer has a machine end region (11) projecting from the rear end of the tube (2) to provide a handle that curves in the opposite sense to the patient end region (10) so that the introducer has an S shape along its length. A bore (24) for a guide member extends from the patient end tip (14) of the introducer and opens in the machine end region (11) through a side opening (25). The introducer 1 is provided in a kit (200) with the tracheostomy tube (2) and a dilator (202) having the same general S shape as the introducer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube assembly includes an outer tube (1) and an inner cannula (2) inserted in the outer tube. Two lugs (36) and (37) project outwardly from the inner cannula. The outer tube has a connector (15) that is rotatable and has catch members (28) and (29) that can be rotated into alignment with the lugs (36) and (37) on the inner cannula so as to retain the inner cannula in the outer tube. The inner cannula is removed by twisting the connector (15) through 90° so that the catch members (28) (and 29) move out of alignment with the lugs (36) and (37) to enable the inner cannula to be pulled rearwardly out of the outer tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube assembly comprises an outer tracheostomy tube (1) and an inner cannula (20) fitted in the tube. The machine end of the inner cannula has a collapsible region (22) formed by a plurality of curved or bent struts (26) extending parallel with one another between a machine end collar (28) and a patient end collar (27). The struts (26) carry outwardly-projecting catches (23) arranged to engage a rib (24) extending around the inside of a hub (16) at the machine end of the tube and thereby resist removal of the cannula from the tube. The inner cannula (20) is removed by twisting the machine end collar (28) so that the struts (26) collapse inwardly and thereby disengage the catches (23) from the rib (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube (1) has a movable and lockable flange (2) by which the tube can be supported about the neck of a patient. The flange has a rotatable locking ring (34), which is threaded with a housing (26) fixed with the wings (22 and 23) of the flange. A resilient sleeve (50) is located in a recess (44) of the locking ring between a compression surface (45) on the locking ring at one end and the floor (46) of the housing at the opposite end. When the locking ring (34) is twisted it is moved forwardly along the housing (26), thereby compressing the resilient sleeve (50) axially. The axial compression causes the sleeve (50) to expand radially against the outside of the tube (1) and the inside of the housing (26), thereby locking the flange (2) in position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Goods & Services

Tracheal tubes; tracheostomy tubes; catheters and cannulae; medical tubes and tubing; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Abstract

Respiratory therapy apparatus includes an oscillating expiratory therapy device and pressure and flow sensors in the patient inlet connected to supply signals to a processor. The processor includes artificial intelligence software to correlate the output signals with prescribed values and control a feedback device that prompts the patient accordingly to adjust use of the device as necessary. The feedback device may be of a visual, audible or tangible kind. The processor may also automatically adjust a setting dial of the therapy device by means of an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63B 21/008 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters

Abstract

The sealing cuff (10) on a tracheal tube has a collar (31) at its patient end inverted within the inflatable part (32) of the cuff and attached with the shaft 1 immediately adjacent its patient end (6). The cuff (10) has a patient end region (33) of frusto-conical shape inclined to the axis of the shaft at about 30° and extending by about half the length of the inflatable portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Goods & Services

Surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy tubes; tracheal tubes; kits including tracheostomy tubes and tracheal tubes; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy tubes; tracheal tubes and airways; kits including tracheostomy tubes and tracheal tubes; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy tubes; tracheal tubes and airways; kits including tracheostomy tubes and tracheal tubes; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes; and kits for placing tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes in patients comprising tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, obturators, and dilators, and cuffs used to seal tracheas in ventilated patients

Goods & Services

Surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy tubes; tracheal tubes and airways; kits including tracheostomy tubes and tracheal tubes; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; and forceps.

Goods & Services

Tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes; and kits for placing tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes in patients comprising tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, obturators, and dilators, and cuffs used to seal tracheas in ventilated patients

Goods & Services

Tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes; and kits for placing tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes in patients comprising tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, obturators, and dilators, and cuffs used to seal tracheas in ventilated patients

Abstract

A vibratory PEP respiratory therapy device (100) includes a valve element (11) on a rocker arm (12) that opens and closes an opening (10) during exhalation through the apparatus. An accelerometer (20) including a piezoelectric beam (22) supported at one end (23) is mounted on the outside of the housing (2) of the device to respond to vibration transmitted though the housing caused by oscillating movement of the rocker arm (12). The output of the accelerometer (20) is supplied to a circuit (28), (29) that determines when the device (100) is used and the duration and quality of use of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A63B 23/18 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

Apparatus for enabling speech while a tracheostomy tube is in place includes a tracheostomy tube 1 with a vocalisation gas lumen 15 extending along its length and opening at one end externally of the tube above the sealing cuff 10 in the trachea T. A ventilator 2 is connected to the main bore 3 of the tube 1 to supply ventilation gas cyclically to the patient. The ventilator 2 also has an auxiliary outlet 29 connected to the vocalisation gas lumen 15. The auxiliary outlet 29 supplies vocalisation gas to the vocalisation gas lumen 15 only during the expiratory phases of ventilation. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a separate supply 50 of vocalisation gas connected with the vocalisation gas lumen 15′ via a valve 52. The valve 52 is controlled by pressure in the main gas supply tubing 31′ so that the valve is opened to enable the supply of vocalisation gas only during the expiratory phases of ventilation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/16 - Devices to humidify the respiration air
• A61M 16/12 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different gases

Abstract

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has a shaft (1) made of a silicone or other soft material. The fenestrated region (10) located in the trachea (20) has two rows of several openings (11) along the center line of the tube. The openings (12) are formed in a separate plate (12) of a stiffer material bonded or moulded in an aperture (13) in the shaft (1) of the tube to give the shaft extra stiffness in this region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Goods & Services

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus; and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Repair, maintenance and modification of medical, surgical and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, and pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus. Training, educating and instructing people in medical and surgical techniques and procedures and in the use of medical ventilators and resuscitators.

Goods & Services

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Custom manufacture and extrusion of medical, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments. Training, educating and instructing people in medical and surgical techniques and procedures, all included in Class 41.

Abstract

A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses on its outer surface in which opposite ends of a resilient cuff are bonded using an adhesive or solvent. Two shallow ribs extend around the tube on the inner edge of each recess, projecting outwardly to prevent the adhesive or solvent spreading onto the inflatable portion of the cuff. The cuff has several shallow ribs extending around the cuff and spaced along its inflatable portion to promote even inflation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Goods & Services

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; tracheal tubes; airways; suction tubes; suction apparatus and instruments; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Printed instructional, training and teaching materials. Providing education, training and instruction in the field of medical secretion management. Providing online information and instructional materials in the fields of medicine and healthcare; consultancy and advisory services in the fields of medicine and healthcare.

Abstract

An introducer for an endotracheal tube (50) has a bendable rod (10) with a video camera (15) and light source (16) mounted at its patient end (12) and connected by a cable (17) to an electrical connector (2) fixed at the machine end of the rod. The connector (2) has a narrow profile to allow the endotracheal tube (50) to be slid over it. In use, the camera (15) is connected to a video display (4) via a cable (5) and a mating connector (6), the rod (10) is bent to the desired shape and inserted into the trachea. The mating connector (6) is then disconnected to enable the endotracheal tube (50) to be slid to the correct position in the trachea along the rod (10) and over the connector (2) mounted at the machine end of the rod. The rod (10) is then removed to leave the tube (50) in position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
• A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
• A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
• A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

An end fitting (31) is formed at the patient end of an inner cannula (3) for a tracheostomy tube (1) by punching small holes (33) close to one end (34) of an ePTFE shaft (30). The end is then swaged to form an expanded region (30′) and a preformed tubular insert (40) of a thermoplastic material is inserted to cover the holes (33) on the inside. An outer part (46) of the same thermoplastic material is then overmolded on the outside of the shaft 30 so that its material (47) flows through the holes (33) and bonds with the inner insert (40), thereby securing the inner and outer parts together around the end of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 47/00 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics

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Tubes and connectors, all for medico-surgical use.

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Parts and fittings for medical tubes; valves for medico-surgical use; speaking valves for enabling speech by tracheostomy patients; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.

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Heat and moisture exchangers for medico-surgical use.

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Tubing for anaesthetic airways, and catheters, blood transfusions, penicillin administration, gastric analysis, and for wound draining; solid, flexible oesophageal, urethral and uterine bougies; face-pieces, nasal pieces, gas bags and bellows, all for anaesthetic administrations; tracheal tubes, tracheotomy tubes, laryngotomy tubes and valves; denture linings, and obturators; screens for wear in the mouth to encourage correct breathing, and links for joining severed arteries.

Abstract

A tracheostomy assembly has an outer tube and an inner cannula, the outer tube having a lip at its patient end to limit insertion of the inner cannula. The lip is formed with a recess or gap on the outside of the curve of the tube. This enables a suction catheter or similar device to be slid along the tube, after removal of the inner cannula, without the risk of catching on the lip.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

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Medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods

Abstract

An adjustable flange for a tracheostomy tube has a locking assembly (25) with two C shape clamp arms (26) and (27) hinged together at one end (28). A lever (50) with a threaded stem (51) extends through the opposite end of one arm (27) and into a threaded aperture (32) in the other arm (26). When the handle (55) of the lever (50) is inclined out of the plane of the locking assembly (25) it can be slid freely along the tracheostomy tube (1) for positioning. The locking assembly (25) is locked in position by rotating the handle (55) down to lie in the plane of the locking assembly. The flange (20) has two wings (22) and (23) connected with a central plate (20) by webs (42) and (43) of reduced width so that the webs flex to allow the wings to be lifted readily.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

Abstract

A tracheostomy dilator is curved along its length having a tapering patient end region (5) at one end and an oppositely curved handle region (7) at its opposite end. A passage (10) extends rearwardly along the dilator from its patient end (4) and opens on a side of the dilator at an opening (12) in the handle region (7). The passage (10) is blocked rearwardly of the opening (12) by an insert (2) with a forward ramp surface (23), which directs a guidewire (30). In use, one end of the guidewire (30) projects from the patient end (4) of the dilator and its opposite end extends along the outside of the handle region (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies

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Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments for forming tracheostomies; forceps for medical use; tracheostomy apparatus and instruments; tracheostomy kits; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Syringes; blood sampling devices; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Syringes; blood sampling devices; vents for medical apparatus and instruments; attachments for syringes; all with filters; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Abstract

A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses (17) and (18) on its outer surface in which opposite ends (7) and (8) of a resilient cuff 6 are bonded using an adhesive or solvent. Two shallow ribs (22) and (23) extend around the tube on the inner edge of each recess (17) and (18), projecting outwardly to prevent the adhesive or solvent spreading onto the inflatable portion (10) of the cuff (6). The cuff (6) has several shallow ribs (9) extending around the cuff and spaced along its inflatable portion (10) to promote even inflation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

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Medical apparatus and instruments for forming tracheostomies; forceps for medical use; tracheostomy kits

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Blood sampling devices; guards for sharps; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Abstract

A tracheostomy instrument (1) used for inserting a tracheostomy tube has a needle (10) with colored bands (13) along its length and connected with a syringe (14) at its machine end. The syringe (14) is used to detect when the trachea (3) has been penetrated; the depth of penetration is indicated by observing which colored band (13) aligns with the skin surface (5). The machine end of the tracheostomy tube shaft (20) has a number of colored bands (26) corresponding to the bands (13) on the needle (10). A flange (24) is movable along the tube (2) and is locked in position against the colored band (26) corresponding to the band (13) on the needle (10) aligned with the skin surface (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes
• A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)

Abstract

A tracheostomy tube assembly comprises an outer tube and an inner cannula. The machine end fitting of the outer tube has a bore of circular section interrupted by two flats. The machine end fitting of the inner cannula has an external surface shaped to fit within the fitting on the outer tube and also has two flats aligned with the flats on the outer tube fitting. Tubes of different sizes or other characteristics have flats with different orientations such that only inner cannulae suited for a particular outer tube can be inserted in the correct tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

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Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical resuscitators, pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus, and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Abstract

A resuscitator has two separate, spaced controls (23) and (30) both of which can be actuated manually to open a valve (100) and deliver a breathing cycle of a maximum timed duration to a patient. One control (23) has a button (24) on the top (13) of the unit (1), which is pushed in to actuate. A ring (25) surrounds the button (24) and has cam profiles (122) that engage with cam pins (120) on the button to push and hold it down when rotated. The other control (30) is on the underside surface (14), facing the patient and adjacent the gas outlet (5). This control includes a toggle lever (31), which can be displaced laterally in two different planes to open the valve (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/06 - Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes

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Tracheostomy tube and tracheostomy kits comprising tube, dilator, introducer, guidewire and forceps

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Tubes and tubing for medical and surgical use; tracheal tubes; tracheostomy tubes; apparatus and instruments for use in performing tracheostomies; tracheostomy kits including tubes, introducers, dilators, guidewires, needles, cannulae and forceps; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Tracheal tubes

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(1) Tracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes and parts and fittings therefor.

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Tubes and tubing for medical, surgical or veterinary use; catheters and cannulae; tracheal tubes; endotracheal tubes; tracheostomy tubes; cuffed tubes; tubes for suctioning; cuffed tracheal tubes with provision for suctioning above the cuff; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus, and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Repair and modification of medical, surgical and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, and pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus. Custom manufacture of medical, surgical and veterinary apparatus and instruments, medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, and pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus. Training, educating and instructing people in medical and surgical techniques and procedures and in the use of medical ventilators and resuscitators.

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Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. Custom manufacture and extrusion of medical, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments. Training, educating and instructing people in medical and surgical techniques and procedures, all included in Class 41.

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Tracheal tubes; tracheostomy tubes; apparatus and instruments for enabling speach by an intubated patient; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Catheters; tracheal catheters; suction catheters; closed system suction catheter assemblies; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Carbon dioxide detectors; colorimetric gas detectors; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Tracheal tube intubation indicators; patient breathing indicators; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus; and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

Abstract

A tracheostomy dilator moulded from a plastics material is formed with an S shape having a flexible, tapered patient end region for insertion to the trachea. A handle region at the opposite end has a substantially constant diameter along its length. A passage along the dilator receives a guide member, the tip of the patient end of the dilator making a stepless transition with the surface of the guide member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/34 - TrocarsPuncturing needles
• A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies

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Medical ventilators, medical resuscitators, and parts and fittings therefor

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Catheters; tracheal catheters; suction catheters; closed system suction catheter assemblies; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Resuscitators and parts and fittings therefor

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CATHETERS FOR TRACHEAL USE; SUCTION CATHETERS; CLOSED SYSTEM SUCTION CATHETER ASSEMBLIES; PARTS AND FITTINGS FOR THE AFORESAID GOODS

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Tracheostomy tubes, tracheal tubes and parts and fittings.

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Tracheostomy tubes, tracheal tubes, and parts and fittings therefor

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Tracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, catheters, and cannulae, and parts and fittings therefor

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Tracheostomy apparatus and instruments, surgical dilators, tracheostomy dilators, and parts and fittings therefor

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MEDICAL VENTILATORS AND RESUSCITATORS AND PARTS AND FITTINGS THEREFOR; MASKS, HOSES, AND CARRYING BAGS, ALL FOR USE WITH MEDICAL VENTILATORS AND RESUSCITATORS

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Tracheostomy apparatus and instruments; surgical dilators; tracheostomy dilators; and parts and fittings.

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Medical infusion apparatus and instruments; medical infusion pumps; tubing and tube sets, catheters, couplings, valves and clamps; containers and cassettes for infusion liquids; and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

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Medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus; and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

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Medical Ventilators, Medical Resuscitators and Parts and Fittings

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Medical ventilators; medical resuscitators; pneumatically-operated medical instruments and apparatus; and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.

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Instruments and apparatus for spinal and epidural anaesthesia; spinal needles; epidural needles; combined spinal/epidural needle assemblies; and parts and fittings for these goods.

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Medico-Surgical Tubes-Namely, Tracheostomy and Endotrachael Tubes

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Medico-Surgical Tubes-Namely, Tracheostomy and Endotrachael Tubes