Surgery – Respiratory method or device
Patent
1993-07-09
1995-03-28
Burr, Edgar S.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
12820718, 604174, 604177, A61M 2504, A61M 3100
Patent
active
054007763
ABSTRACT:
The present invention apparatus (11) maintains a curved shape in a portion of a medical insufflation tube (15) and comprises a formable longitudinal semi-cylindrical member (39) having a longitudinal edge (57) thereon and a pair of collar elements (41 and 43) radially continuing therearound further than the longitudinal semi-cylindrical member (39). The formable clip apparatus (11 ) substantially encases and maintains a longitudinal bend (59) in the portion of the insufflation tube (15) that fits behind each of the patient's ears.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a fastener (13) retains a medical insufflation tube (15) to a patient's clothing (101) and is comprised of an annular-shaped portion (83) having an aperture (85) therein and an orifice (89) allowing entry thereto for circumferential engagement with the tube (15). The fastener (13) is further comprised of an integral pincer portion (91) having a pair of flexible inwardly angled legs (93 and 95), for attachment to the patient's clothing (101).
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Burr Edgar S.
Deane, Jr. William J.
Proprietary Technology, Inc.
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