Swimming apparatus

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1984-03-26

1984-12-25

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

207 17, 207 17, A61M 1600

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044897235

ABSTRACT:
A swimming apparatus that permits an individual with a laryngectomy to be able to swim. The apparatus comprises a mouthpiece, a throat sealing member and an air tube intercoupling the mouthpiece and sealing member. The sealing member is securely disposed to cover and seal about the throat stoma while having an opening to permit air passage to the throat. The mouthpiece is controlled by the swimmer as a valve to control airflow through the unobstructed air tube. Also included are first and second valves associated with the air tubes, a first valve being positioned at the mouthpiece and the second valve being disposed intermediate the ends of the air tube. The first valve is a one way valve permitting air flow through the air tube on an inhalation. The second valve is also a one way valve permitting air exhaust from the air tube during exhalation. Also, in accordance with the invention there is provided about the sealing member, an inflatable air chamber adapted to provide controllable sealing of the sealing member about the throat stoma.

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