Patent ID: 8545452
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A suction device comprising a. an elongated suction tube having opposite ends, b. a retractable sheath surrounding at least a portion of said suction tube, said sheath having one end secured about 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, d. a hollow sheath housing secured to said free end and a sheath inserter secured to said suction tube proximate said connection end, said sheath inserter comprising an elongated member extending axially along said suction tube and being inserted within said housing when said sheath is in a retracted position, said sheath housing and said sheath inserter being shaped to cooperate to locate said retractable sheath in said hollow sheath housing when said sheath is in the retracted position, with said sheath being gathered at one end of said sheath inserter, and e. with friction between said sheath housing and said tube comprising a means of holding said sheath housing when retracted.