JAMES ROGER BULLARD, MD RETIRED
Anesthesiologist Assistant at Somerset Way, Augusta, GA

5551946, Sep 3, 1996

May 17, 1994

8/245026

James R. Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 126

600194

A multifunctional intubating stylet and laryngoscope, and a method of intubating a patient, comprise a laryngoscope body, and a hollow tubular intubating stylet affixed to and extending generally parallel to the laryngoscope body. An endotracheal tube is mounted on the exterior of the stylet. A guide member is passed through the interior of the stylet and advanced through the patient's vocal cords into the trachea. The endotracheal tube is then advanced along the guide member until it is established in a desired location in the patient's trachea to permit ventilation of the patient.

5665052, Sep 9, 1997

May 13, 1996

8/645442

James Roger Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 1267

600194

A multifunctional intubating stylet and laryngoscope, and a method of intubating a patient, comprise a laryngoscope body, and a hollow tubular intubating stylet affixed to and extending generally parallel to the laryngoscope body. An endotracheal tube is mounted on the exterior of the stylet. A guide member is passed through the interior of the stylet and advanced through the patient's vocal cords into the trachea. The endotracheal tube is then advanced along the guide member until it is established in a desired location in the patient's trachea to permit ventilation of the patient.

5842973, Dec 1, 1998

Jun 27, 1997

8/883793

James Roger Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 126

600194

A nasal intubation apparatus comprises a curved rigid body having a distal end and a proximal end joined by a curved section which approximates the curvature of the transition of the normal human nasopharynx to the oropharynx. The body has provided in it fiberoptic viewing and illumination channels. A working channel is provided to permit use of a flexible guide member to act as a guide for positioning of an endotracheal tube fitted over the intubation apparatus body. A controllable tip section at the distal end of the body is provided.

5791341, Aug 11, 1998

Dec 18, 1996

8/768805

James Roger Bullard - Augusta GA

A61M 1600

12820715

An oropharyngeal stent and aditus shield comprises a curved flexible tubular body containing a central airway with a first inflatable cuff surrounding a portion of the body, and a laryngeal aditus shield comprising a generally triangular second inflatable cuff located at the distal end of the body. In a nasal airway embodiment, the airway comprises a body with a laryngeal aditus shield.

5643221, Jul 1, 1997

Aug 9, 1994

8/287711

James Roger Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 1267

604194

A laryngoscope having a rigid shaft, an image bundle, and a movable distal end member connected to the distal end of the shaft. The distal end of the image bundle is located in the distal end member such that the field of view can be changed by moving the distal end member without having to move the rigid shaft. The shaft and distal end member can also have a channel for passing a placement device therethrough such that the positioning of an object at a target area can be controlled by moving the distal end member without having to move the rigid shaft.

5381787, Jan 17, 1995

Mar 29, 1993

8/038146

James R. Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 126

128 11

A laryngoscope with an extensible tip section is provided. The tip section extends from the blade and is remotely actuated to cause it to extend or retract as desired by the physician. The tip section is provided with alignment guides and retaining elements, and is lockable in the extended position. The laryngoscope permits remote manipulation of the blade to provide greater operational flexibility in using the laryngoscope.

4947829, Aug 14, 1990

May 10, 1988

7/192334

James R. Bullard - Augusta GA

A61B 106

128 11

A laryngoscope having a blade comprising a shaft positionable proximate the tongue and upper throat regions of a patient and means for removably mounting a tongue leaf with the shaft whereby different leafs can be used with the laryngoscope.

4905669, Mar 6, 1990

Feb 23, 1989

7/315214

James R. Bullard - Augusta GA
Richard P. Muller - Bronx NY
Benedett Grossi - Stamford CT
John Christine - Bath NY

A61B 106

128 11

A device for moving an object in the larynx and trachea region of a patient for use with a laryngoscope having a working channel. The device has an elongate shaft adapted for movement within the working channel of the laryngoscope. Located at a distal region of the shaft are grasping jaws. The placement device can grasp an object, move the object relative to the laryngoscope and release the object from the placement device at a desired position.

5003963, Apr 2, 1991

Mar 5, 1990

7/489272

James R. Bullard - Augusta GA
Richard P. Muller - Bronx NY
Benedetto Grossi - Stamford CT
John Cristine - Bath NY

A61B 126

128 11

A method for moving an object in the larynx and trachea region of a patient for use with a laryngoscope having a working channel. A device device has an elongate shaft adapted for movement within the working channel of the laryngoscope. Located at a distal region of the shaft are grasping jaws. The placement device grasps an object, moves the object relative to the laryngoscope and releases the object from the placement device at a desired position.