Patent ID: 9475223
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: A61M,B29C,B29K,B29L

Claim Text:
1. A method of manufacturing an airway device for human or animal use comprising an airway tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff, wherein the laryngeal cuff is adapted to form an anatomical fit over the laryngeal inlet of a patient, and to cover and form a seal with the laryngeal inlet of the patient, said device further comprising a non-inflatable buccal cavity stabiliser located on or around the airway tube between the laryngeal cuff and the proximal end of the tube, said buccal cavity stabiliser being adapted to nest with the anterior aspect of the patent's tongue, the size, shape, softness and configuration of the buccal stabiliser being adapted to provide stability and to prevent rotational or side-to-side movement of the airway tube in use, comprising forming the device as a one-piece plastics moulding.