Self-sizing adjustable endotracheal tube

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8813750
APP PUB NO 20100313895A1
SERIAL NO

12859567

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There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chung, Alfred Freemont, US 30 267
Colburn, Joel C Walnut Creek, US 12 143
Crumback, Gary L Berkeley, US 4 30
Hyde, David Livermore, US 19 1086
O'Neil, Michael P Pleasanton, US 42 1088
Porges, Charles E Orinda, US 22 2572

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