Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Oral airway
- Patent Title (中): 口腔气道
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Application No.: US13168948Application Date: 2011-06-25
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Publication No.: US08220461B1Publication Date: 2012-07-17
- Inventor: Phillip B. Guerra , Paul R. Prince
- Applicant: Phillip B. Guerra , Paul R. Prince
- Agent Richard G. Eldredge
- Main IPC: A61M11/00
- IPC: A61M11/00

Abstract:
An oral airway for insertion into the mouth and pharynx of a patient is disclosed and adapted to connect to an anesthesia breathing connector, a suction tube, or a nasal cannula, interchangeably as needed, without necessitating the removal of the oral airway from the patient. A tubular member has a connector at a proximal end and includes a first portion that is adapted for fixing with the anesthesia breathing connector. A second portion of the connector is adapted for receiving the suction tube. At least one protuberance between the first and second portions receives and retains a portion of the nasal cannula, or alternately, at least one aperture is included in the second portion for receiving a portion of the nasal cannula. A mouth guard extends outwardly from the connector. Alternately, a suction tube guide within the tubular member may be slidably positionable between a retracted and extended position.
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