DONALD P RICKLEFS
Broker in Boxford, MA

License number
Massachusetts 133897
Issued Date
Feb 1, 1988
Expiration Date
Jun 29, 2012
Type
Broker
Address
Address
Boxford, MA 01921

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Nasal Cannula

US Patent:
2008021, Sep 11, 2008
Filed:
Mar 8, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/715614
Inventors:
Beverly S. Grimes - Boxford MA, US
Donald P. Ricklefs - Boxford MA, US
International Classification:
A61M 16/00
US Classification:
12820718
Abstract:
Described herein is a respiratory apparatus for delivering and detecting gases in a patient. The apparatus includes a first cannula having a distal end adapted to be received at a first depth in a nasal passage of the patient, and a second cannula having a distal end adapted to be received at a second depth in the nasal passage, wherein the distal end of the first cannula can receive a proximal end of the second cannula. The second cannula circumventing any obstruction of the nasal passage. Additionally, the apparatus has a septum which can have a membrane thus facilitating the delivery and detection of gases simultaneously.