Adjustable display mechanism and method
Inventors
Ashcraft, Danny • Allen, Eric • Tenger, James P. • Hooks, John R.
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-9095298-B2
Publication Date
2015-08-04
Expiration Date
Abstract
A laryngoscope includes a laryngoscope blade; a laryngoscope handle coupled to the laryngoscope blade; an electronic display; and an adjustable display mechanism that adjustably couples the electronic display to the laryngoscope handle. The adjustable display mechanism provides relative rotation of the electronic display relative to the laryngoscope handle about a first axis and a separate second axis different than the first axis.
Core Innovation
A laryngoscope includes a laryngoscope blade and a laryngoscope handle, together with an electronic display. The electronic display is adjustably coupled to the laryngoscope handle by an adjustable display mechanism that provides relative rotation of the electronic display relative to the laryngoscope handle about a first axis and a separate second axis different than the first axis.
The adjustable display mechanism includes a fixed sleeve coupled to the laryngoscope handle and a top rotatably coupled to the fixed sleeve for rotation relative to the fixed sleeve about the first axis. The adjustable display mechanism further includes a pull connector that is slidably movable with respect to the fixed sleeve and that couples the adjustable display mechanism to the laryngoscope handle.
The adjustable display mechanism also includes a pivot for providing relative rotation of the electronic display relative to the laryngoscope handle about a separate second axis different than the first axis. The described mechanism routes electrical wires to prevent binding or breaking and allows viewing during laryngoscopy while the electronic display is rotated about the two different axes.
Claims Coverage
The independent claims cover a laryngoscope and a dedicated adjustable display mechanism. The coverage centers on two inventive features: relative rotation about a first axis and a separate second axis different from the first, with a fixed sleeve, a rotatably coupled top, a slidably movable pull connector, and a pivot.
Two-axis adjustable coupling of the electronic display to the laryngoscope handle
The electronic display is adjustably coupled to the laryngoscope handle and provides relative rotation about a first axis and a separate second axis different than the first axis.
Fixed sleeve and rotatable top enabling first-axis rotation
A fixed sleeve is coupled to the laryngoscope handle, and a top is rotatably coupled to the fixed sleeve for rotation relative to the fixed sleeve about the first axis.
Slidably movable pull connector coupling the adjustable display mechanism to the handle
A pull connector is slidably movable with respect to the fixed sleeve and couples the adjustable display mechanism to the laryngoscope handle.
Pivot enabling second-axis rotation
A pivot provides relative rotation of the electronic display relative to the laryngoscope handle about a separate second axis different than the first axis.
Adjustable display mechanism as an apparatus for coupling to the handle
An adjustable display mechanism for adjustably coupling an electronic display to a laryngoscope handle includes a fixed sleeve coupleable to the laryngoscope handle, a top rotatably coupled to the fixed sleeve, and a pivot for relative rotation about the separate second axis.
The claims cover an adjustable display mechanism for a laryngoscope in which an electronic display is coupled to the handle by a fixed sleeve, a rotatable top, a slidably movable pull connector, and a pivot to enable relative rotation about first and second axes different from each other.
Stated Advantages
Prevents binding or breaking of electrical wires.
Allows viewing during laryngoscopy.
Documented Applications
Viewing the electronic display during laryngoscopy while rotating the electronic display about two different axes relative to the laryngoscope handle.
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