Robert L Simon

US Patent:

20020162557, Nov 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/099381

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US
Robert Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61M016/00

US Classification:

128/207140

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.

US Patent:

20050065496, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/936341

Inventors:

James Simon - Tiburon CA, US
Robert Simon - Tiburon CA, US

International Classification:

A61M031/00

US Classification:

604500000

Abstract:

This invention relates to chemiluminescent suction devices and methods for using the devices. The devices may be useful as medical, industrial, and consumer products. They may be disposable and may employ an integrated or attachable chemiluminescent source. In some variations, the device may include a supporting structure or body that is at least partially translucent or transparent for transmitting chemiluminescent illumination.

US Patent:

61895334, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Aug 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/368640

Inventors:

James S. Simon - Tiburon CA
Robert A. Simon - Tiburon CA

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820714

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.