WO2025085017A1

WO2025085017A1 - Anatomically compatible transmitter

Info

Publication number: WO2025085017A1
Application number: PCT/TR2024/050586
Authority: WO
Inventors: Selin YAVUZ ILIK
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2023-10-17
Filing date: 2024-06-03
Publication date: 2025-04-24
Anticipated expiration: 2026-04-17

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmitter (10) comprising at least one body (30) to provide the gases needed by the patient. Accordingly, its novelty is that the said body (30) comprises at least one membrane structure (31) and a plurality of thin wire structures (310) that allow the said membrane structure (31) to be partially transitioned between the open state (I) and the closed state (II) in the trachea (windpipe) and can be transitioned with the membrane structure (31).

Description

ANATOMICALLY COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTER

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a transmitter that has been developed to transfer gas between the lungs and the machine providing respiratory gas support in patients receiving respiratory support.

PRIOR ART

An endotracheal tube is a medical device and is often used during a procedure known as intubation. Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into the patient's respiratory tract. This tube is used to help the patient breathe or to provide breathing. The endotracheal tube is usually directed from the patient's mouth or nose into the respiratory tract, that is, into the trachea (windpipe). This tube is used to deliver certain gases (such as a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide) to the patient's lungs and to support breathing. Endotracheal tube is used in intensive care and emergency units, during surgeries under anesthesia or in other situations that require respiratory support in order to meet the respiratory needs of patients who need help with breathing or to protect the respiratory tract.

Placement and long-term use of the endotracheal tube causes some potential problems. During the placement process, tissue damage may occur in the vocal cords, teeth, and adjacent structures such as the lung that the tube may contact. In long-term use, there is a risk of structural injury due to the degradation of the mucosal structure, especially in the trachea, from stenosis to tears and even esophagus may be affected. In addition to these, due to the difficulty of the intubation process, it may take longer time to deliver the necessary gases to the patient with the existing tubes and the patient's life may be in danger.

As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an anatomically compatible transmitter in order to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and to bring new advantages to the relevant technical field.

One object of the invention is to provide an anatomically compatible transmitter that prevents tissue damage to the patient's respiratory tract and adjacent structures during use.

Another object of the invention is to provide an anatomically compatible transmitter that occupies a small volume in a closed state and facilitates the intubation process by allowing the user to maneuver more easily during use.

In order to achieve all the objects mentioned above and to be deduced from the detailed description below, the present invention is a transmitter comprising at least one body to provide the gases needed by the patient, characterized in that said body comprises at least one membrane structure and a plurality of thin wire structures that allow the said membrane structure to be partially transitioned between the open state and the closed state in the trachea (windpipe) and can be transitioned with the membrane structure. Thus, the damage is minimized by preventing the transmitter from applying continuous pressure on the tissues.

A possible embodiment of the invention is that the membrane structure is opened in such a way that it contacts with the inner walls of the trachea. Thus, the transmitter can take the form of its location.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the membrane structure comprises biocompatible materials. Thus, toxic or harmful effects are prevented.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the membrane structure is in the closed state to facilitate the insertion of the said body into the trachea. Thus, the process of placement of the transmitter in the trachea is carried out easily.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that it comprises at least one cuff with a segmented structure, which is placed on the outside of the said membrane structure and inflated to ensure keeping the correct position of the membrane structure. Thus, thanks to the cuff structure with a low surface area, the process of placement of the transmitter in the trachea is facilitated.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the said membrane structure comprises at least one pocket. Thus, in addition to transmitting the gases from the outside to the lungs, it is possible to perform secretion drainage.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the said pocket comprises at least one hole which allows the entrance and exit of the said drainage pipe into the pocket. Thus, in addition to the drainage process from the inside of the tube, it is also possible to drain secretions from the outside of the tube.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is that the said body comprises at least one sheath which restricts the opening of the membrane structure. Thus, the endotracheal tube can be easily inserted and after the sheath is removed, the membrane structure is opened by providing air.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 shows a representative perspective view of the anatomically compatible transmitter of the present invention with the sheath pulled out a little.

Fig. 2 shows a representative perspective view showing the closed state of the membrane structure on the transmitter of the present invention.

Fig. 3 shows a representative perspective view showing the open state of the membrane structure on the transmitter of the present invention.

Fig. 4 shows a representative cross-sectional view of the pocket part in the transmitter of the present invention showing its positioning on the membrane structure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed description, the subject of the invention is explained only with examples that will not create any limiting effect on a better understanding of the subject.

Fig. 1 shows a representative perspective view of at least one transmitter (10) of the present invention. The said anatomically compatible transmitter (10) reduces the damage caused during placement to the patient's trachea and use. The thin structure of the transmitter (10) in the process of placing it to the patient's trachea makes it easier to be placed in the trachea. During the inhalation-exhalation (gases entering the lungs and leaving the lungs) of the anatomically compatible transmitter (10), the diameter of the transmitter (10) changes and continuous contact with adjacent tissues is prevented. In this way, the damage to adjacent tissues is reduced by preventing pressure on the tissues that the transmitter (10) comes into contact with.

The transmitter (10) shown in Fig. 1 comprises at least one sheath (20). The said sheath (20) allows the transmitter (10) to be safely inserted into the trachea to perform the inhalation-exhalation procedure. The sheath (20) ensures that at least one body (30) structure is in the closed position when the transmitter (10) is initially inserted into the trachea. After the transmitter (10) is inserted into the trachea, the sheath (20) is pulled, allowing the said body (30) to be opened. Endotracheal tube structures known in the art have a curved structure. Thanks to the sheath (20) used in a possible embodiment of the invention, the tip of the transmitter (10) has a curved structure and thus the difficulty experienced during placement in the trachea is prevented. In addition, the use of sheath (20) provides the doctor with maneuverability and ease of use in the process of placement of the transmitter (10) in the trachea.

Fig. 3 shows a possible embodiment of the transmitter (10) without a sheath (20). The transmitter (10) is closed as long as positive pressure is not supplied to the structure. Thanks to this feature, it provides convenience during insertion into the trachea. In addition to the scenario involving sheath (20) mentioned in the paragraph above, there is no need for the use of sheath (20) in a possible embodiment of the invention due to the improved transmitter (10) structure opened by the application of given gases pressure. In this way, a transmitter (10) structure with fewer components is obtained. The body (30) comprises at least one membrane structure (31 ). The said membrane structure (31 ) is developed to minimize tissue damage to the patient during the intubation procedure. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the membrane structure (31 ) is made of biocompatible silicone or a similar material. The biocompatible membrane structure (31 ) reduces the tissue damage caused to the patient during the opening of the transmitter (10) after the pressure is applied. The membrane structure (31 ) opens when the gases are provided with positive pressure and takes the form of its location in the trachea. With the change in the air pressure applied to the transmitter (10), there is no continuous contact with soft tissues.

The membrane structure (31 ) comprises at least one cuff. By inflating the transmitter (10) after it is placed in the trachea, the said cuff ensures that the transmitter (10) is positioned correctly, that air escape from the respiratory tract is prevented and that the position of the transmitter (10) is fixed. In the present embodiment of the anatomically compatible transmitter (10), the cuff can be in one-piece or multi-piece. In this way, irritation of adjacent structures is minimized during the placement of the transmitter (10) in the trachea.

There is no cuff in a possible embodiment of the invention. As shown in Fig. 3, the lower part of the transmitter (10) has a larger surface area than the upper part when positive pressure is applied to it thanks to its developed design. In this way, the transmitter (10) is automatically placed in the trachea while the pressure is applied. For this reason, the necessity of using the cuff structure is eliminated. The smooth and accurate positioning of the transmitter (10) on the trachea eliminates the need for a cuff thanks to its developed geometric design.

The membrane structure (31 ) comprises at least one thin wire structure (310) with pipe characteristics. The said thin wire structure (310) is partially rigid in the present embodiment. When the gases are transmitted to the transmitter (10) and the transmission is stopped, the transmitter (10) can be opened and closed together with the membrane structure (31 ). The thin wire structure (310) ensures that the transmitter (10) is rigid. In response to the opening, closing and pressure value provided according to the need, the thin wire structure (310) maintains the rigidity of the membrane structure (31 ) and allows the inhalation-exhalation process to be carried out as desired. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a thin strip structure can be used instead of the said thin wire structure (310). The developed strip structure is surrounded by the membrane structure (31 ). The said strip structure is flat or concave according to its width. In this way, the transmitter (10) maintains its rigidity and the inhalation-exhalation process can be performed in response to the pressure value provided according to the need. In addition, the insertion of the transmitter (10) into the trachea is facilitated.

With its rigid structure, the transmitter (10) prevents continuous pressure and irritation to the patient's trachea and vocal cords and provides convenience to the patient in longterm use of the transmitter (10). Long-term use of the tube in the intubation process, especially in intensive care patients, causes damage to the tissues in the patient's trachea. These damages require tracheostomy. Since the said tracheostomy procedure is a challenging treatment method for the patient, the need for this method decreases after the use of the anatomically compatible transmitter (10).

The present embodiment of the anatomically compatible transmitter (10) shown in Fig. 2 is considered as at least one closed state (II). The said closed state (II) allows the transmitter (10) to easily enter the trachea during the inhalation-exhalation process. After the transmitter (10) enters the trachea, it shifts into at least one open state (I) shown in Fig. 3 by providing gas delivery into it. During the said open state (I), the gas transmission process takes place.

During the use of the anatomically compatible transmitter (10), it is necessary to remove fluid or secretions from the respiratory tract. The process of removing the said fluid or secretions is called drainage. The drainage process of the transmitter (10) is carried out in two different ways. With the drainage catheter inserted into the transmitter (10), drainage is carried out from the inside as in classical methods. In addition, there is at least one pocket (50) on the outer surface of the membrane structure (31 ) to allow secretion drainage. The said pocket (50) is essentially a chamber that is configured on the surface of the membrane structure (31 ) and through which the pipe passes. There is at least one hole (311 ) on the pocket (50) structure that allows the drainage pipe (40) to enter and exit. The drainage tube (40) enters through the hole (31 1 ) formed in the upper part, that is, the part close to the trachea, and is removed through the hole (31 1 ) in the lower part, that is, the part close to the lung. In this way, secretion drainage can be made from outside of the transmitter (10). The secretions in this area are drained thanks to the pocket (50) that allows the drainage pipe (40) shown in Fig. 4 to pass through the hole (31 1 ) and pass through the hole (31 1 ) opened towards the outside at the end of the transmitter (10). There is no pocket (50) part mentioned in a possible embodiment of the invention. The pocket (50) part, which can be added to the surface of the membrane structure (31 ) if desired, can be removed at the doctor's preference and optionally.

After the anatomically compatible transmitter (10) enters the patient's trachea, it is opened by delivering gases into the transmitter (10) with positive pressure during the inhalation-exhalation procedure, and the width (diameter) change can be adjusted over time with the change in the amount of positive pressure. In the state of art, the use of endotracheal tubes of many varieties and types creates problems due to the differences created by the patient's age, gender and the size of the respiratory tract. Thanks to the fact that the transmitter (10) can take the form of its location during the procedure, the need to use different sizes and types can be reduced when applying to different patients.

The protection scope of the invention is described in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described in this detailed description for illustrative purposes. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can present similar structures in the light of the above, without leaving the main theme of the invention.

REFERENCE NUMBERS IN THE DRAWINGS

10 Transmitter

20 Sheath

30 Body

31 Membrane structure

310 Thin Wire Structure

31 1 Hole

40 Drainage Pipe

50 Pocket

(I) Open State

(II) Closed State

Claims

1. A transmitter (10) comprising at least one body (30) to provide the gases needed by the patient, characterized in that said body (30) comprises at least one membrane structure (31 ) and a plurality of thin wire structures (310) that allow the said membrane structure (31 ) to be partially transitioned between the open state (I) and the closed state (II) in the trachea (windpipe) and can be transitioned with the membrane structure (31 ).

2. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the membrane structure (31 ) is opened in such a way that it contacts with the inner walls of the trachea.

3. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the membrane structure (31 ) comprises biocompatible materials.

4. A membrane structure (31 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the membrane structure (31 ) essentially comprises a biocompatible silicone material.

5. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the membrane structure (31 ) is in the closed state (II) to facilitate the entry of the said body (30) into the trachea.

6. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one cuff with a segmented structure, which is placed on the outside of the said membrane structure (31 ) and inflated to ensure the correct positioning of the membrane structure (31 ).

7. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe said membrane structure (31 ) comprises at least one pocket (50).

8. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one drainage pipe (40) located in the said pocket (50) and performing the secretion drainage process.

9. A transmitter (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that the said pocket (50) comprises at least one hole (311 ) that allows the entrance and exit of the said drainage pipe (40) into/out of the pocket (50).

10. A transmitter (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the said body (30) comprises at least one sheath (20) that restricts the opening of the membrane structure (31).