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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2010
Sarah Hayman, Boulder, CO (US);
Lockett E. Wood, Lyons, CO (US);
Neville Dewitt Pierrat, Golden, CO (US);
Steven J. Grate, St. Peters, MO (US);
Jonathan Bloom, Boulder, CO (US);
Roger Mecca, Corona Del Mar, CA (US);
Alissa Wong, Boulder, CO (US);
Christina Kornreich, Boulder, CO (US);
Susan Roweton, Boulder, CO (US);
Shannon E. Campbell, Boulder, CO (US);
Mark R. Behlmaier, Erie, CO (US);
Sarah Hayman, Boulder, CO (US);
Lockett E. Wood, Lyons, CO (US);
Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Golden, CO (US);
Steven J. Grate, St. Peters, MO (US);
Jonathan Bloom, Boulder, CO (US);
Roger Mecca, Corona Del Mar, CA (US);
Alissa Wong, Boulder, CO (US);
Christina Kornreich, Boulder, CO (US);
Susan Roweton, Boulder, CO (US);
Shannon E. Campbell, Boulder, CO (US);
Mark R. Behlmaier, Erie, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.