Patent ID: 7867190
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A suction device comprising, a. an elongated suction tube having opposite ends, said suction tube having a first diameter, b. a retractable sheath surrounding at least a portion of said suction tube, said sheath having one end secured to said suction tube proximate a connection end of said suction tube, and said sheath having an opposite free end, c. a suction tip at an end of said suction tube opposite said connection end, said suction tip having a second diameter greater than said first diameter, and d. a tip protector extending from said free end, said tip protector including a hollow tip housing and an interference structure longitudinally engaging said suction tip on opposite sides and shaped to engage and grip said suction tip to retain said tip protector on said suction tip, said interference structure comprising at least three ribs protruding inwardly in said tip housing and having a gap no greater than said second diameter but greater than said first diameter.