Title: Tracheostomy tube device with neck size adjustment means

Abstract: Tracheostomy tubes are provided with means that permits them to be held firmly in proper position upon a person on whom the device is installed. Such means comprises a fixed flange member, a slideable flange member and a plurality of slideable and separately removeable ring members positioned between the fixed and slideable flange members.

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Inventors: Sheridan, David S. (Argyle, NY, US)
Jackson, Isaac S. (Greenwich, NY, US)

Application Number: 602433
Filing Date: 1975-08-06
Publication_date: 1976-08-10
Assignee: National Catheter Corporation (Argyle, NY)
Primary Class(es): 128/207.15 128/DIG26
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US Patent Ref:

2786469	Mar, 1957	Cohen	128/351.
3137299	Jun, 1964	Tabor	128/351.
3225767	Dec, 1965	Smith	128/351.

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Primary Examiner: Pellegrino, Stephen C.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Kemon, Palmer & Estabrook