Patent ID: 8337402

Claim:
A laryngoscope blade comprising: a base comprising a proximal end, a distal end dimensioned for insertion into a patient's mouth, a flat upper surface, a flat lower surface, a lateral axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a horizontal plane parallel to the upper surface, and two straight sides which angle upward in relation to the horizontal plane; wherein the base increases in width symmetrically along the lateral axis from the proximal end to the distal end; a tab extending from the distal end in the direction of the lateral axis and angling upward in relation to the horizontal plane, wherein the width of the tab at its connection to the distal end is less than the width of the distal end; a means to attach a handle to the blade; and a means for illuminating a patient's vocal chords comprising an opaque light bar attached to the lower surface of the base and running along the lateral axis of the base, wherein the light bar comprises a clear opening at the proximal end for a light source to fit such that light may enter the light bar, a termination of the light bar at the distal end such that light may be emitted, and black-faced sides, top, and bottom.