Intubation device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7552729
APP PUB NO 20020195103A1
SERIAL NO

10086940

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In one embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device; and an intubation tube secured to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device; and an anti-perforation device coupled to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device; and at least one tactile-accentuator flap coupled to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device; and a handle affixed to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, a method is characterized by inserting an intubation-tube placement device, secured to an intubation tube, into a patient's oral cavity; forcing the intubation-tube placement device through the patient's vocal cords; and axially sliding the intubation tube along the intubation-tube placement device such that the intubation tube follows the intubation-tube placement device through the patient's vocal cords.

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  • THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
O'Mara, Sean T Winchester, US 3 147

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