Patent ID: 7044910
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A laryngoscope, comprising: an elongated handle having an upper portion; a blade structure mounted to said upper portion of said handle, said blade structure extending substantially transverse to said handle, said blade structure being configured on one end to engage and to retract anatomical structures, said blade structure having an upper surface, and said blade structure further defining a recess in said upper surface with a retention channel therein; an at least partially resilient insert received within said recess in said upper surface of said blade structure, said insert having an upper surface, and said upper surface of said blade structure and said upper surface of said insert defining a substantially continuous contour; said at least partially resilient insert further having a retention ridge; said at least partially resilient insert being removably attached to said blade structure by engagement of said retention ridge and said retention channel along a substantial portion of said recess.