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TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE STRUCTURE

Application US20260091190A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026

Inventors

Pai-Chien Chou, Chien-Hua Chen, Hsueh-Lien Su, Ya-Ting Juang

Abstract

Provided is a tracheostomy tube structure, which includes a temperature-controllable and deformable wire embedded in the wall of a flexible tube. The wire deforms in response to temperature changes, thereby altering the diameter of the tube. This allows the tracheostomy tube to be inserted with a reduced diameter, enhancing patient comfort during the procedure. After the tracheostomy tube is in place, the tube can expand to a larger diameter as the wire deforms, preventing the accumulation of sputum that could lead to biofilm formation and addressing the issue of sputum accumulation in the space between the tracheostomy tube and the trachea, thereby facilitating better breathing for the patient.

CPC Classifications

A61M 16/0465 A61M 16/0402 A61M 2205/0216 A61M 2205/0266 A61M 2210/1032

Filing Date

2025-09-26

Application No.

19341275