BURTON F JAFFE
Medical Practice in Newton, MA
License number
Michigan 4301028494
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Doctor
Address
Address
Newton, MA 02165
Professional information
Endotracheal Tube
US Patent:
4056104, Nov 1, 1977
Filed:
Jan 15, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/649329
Inventors:
Burton Jaffe - West Newton MA
International Classification:
A61M 2500
US Classification:
128351
Abstract:
The tube has a round cross-section along the majority of its length but includes a relatively short section that is of a triangular cross-section. This triangular cross-section is positioned along the tube to contact the larynx and matches the shape of the larynx. A cuff extends about the tube below the triangular cross-section area and a pilot tube is provided which connects via a cuff inflation lumen in the wall of the tube to the cuff.