Vibratory nerve exciter
    12.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11419784B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-23

    申请号:US17305280

    申请日:2021-07-02

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61H23/02

    摘要: A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.

    TRACHEOSTOMY VALVES AND RELATED METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20160279364A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-29

    申请号:US15174749

    申请日:2016-06-06

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61M16/04 A61M16/20

    摘要: The embodiments of the present tracheostomy valves include a flexible diaphragm abutting a rib shaped substantially as a flat plate. Opposite the rib, the diaphragm abuts a boss and forms an uninterrupted seal therewith. As the tracheostomized patient inhales, the diaphragm bends about the rib, interrupting the seal and allowing air to flow smoothly into the valve. The features of the various embodiments contribute to a positive seal at all times except during inhalation, and low resistance to airflow through the valve during inhalation.

    Tracheostomy valves and related methods
    14.
    发明授权
    Tracheostomy valves and related methods 有权
    气管切开术及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09364630B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US14458852

    申请日:2014-08-13

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61M16/04 A61M16/20

    摘要: The embodiments of the present tracheostomy valves include a flexible diaphragm abutting a rib shaped substantially as a flat plate. Opposite the rib, the diaphragm abuts a boss and forms an uninterrupted seal therewith. As the tracheostomized patient inhales, the diaphragm bends about the rib, interrupting the seal and allowing air to flow smoothly into the valve. The features of the various embodiments contribute to a positive seal at all times except during inhalation, and low resistance to airflow through the valve during inhalation.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的气管切开阀的实施例包括邻接基本上为平板的肋的柔性隔膜。 与肋相对,隔膜邻接凸台并与其形成不间断的密封。 当气管插管的患者吸气时,隔膜围绕肋弯曲,中断密封并允许空气平稳地流入瓣膜。 除了吸入之外,各种实施例的特征总是有助于始终保持密封,并且在吸入期间对通过阀的气流的抵抗力低。

    TRACHEAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
    17.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240293632A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-05

    申请号:US18176988

    申请日:2023-03-01

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61M16/04 A61M16/08

    摘要: A tracheostomy tube assembly is proposed. The assembly may include an outer cannula configured to be positioned in an airway. The assembly may also include an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula, the outer cannula connector including a proximal region. The proximal region of the outer cannula connector may include a cutout extending in a direction of a length of the outer cannula connector. The assembly may further include an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. A proximal region of the inner cannula may include a grip protrusion configured to be gripped by a finger of a user. The grip protrusion may be accommodated at least partially in and exposed by the cutout of the outer cannula connector when the inner cannula is inserted into the outer cannula via the outer cannula connector.

    Systems and methods for stimulating swallowing

    公开(公告)号:US11344471B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-31

    申请号:US15372211

    申请日:2016-12-07

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    摘要: A device includes a first vibrational transducer and a second vibrational transducer. The first vibrational transducer has a first vibrating property. The second vibrotactile stimulator has a second vibrating property different than the first vibrating property. A collar may be configured to position the first vibrational transducer and the second vibrational transducer over a neck of a subject. A method for stimulating swallowing in a subject includes applying a first vibrotactile stimulation and applying a second vibrotactile stimulation to a throat area of the subject. The first vibrotactile stimulation has a first vibrating property and the second vibrotactile stimulation has a second vibrating property different than the first vibrating property. Example vibrating properties include vibrating frequency, vibrating frequency range, wave shape, continuousness, frequency phase, and direction of mechanical force.

    Vibratory nerve exciter
    20.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11229576B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-25

    申请号:US17305268

    申请日:2021-07-02

    申请人: Passy-Muir, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61H23/02

    摘要: A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.