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Endoscopic-Enabled Laryngoscope/Mouth Gag

IP Title: ENDOSCOPIC-ENABLED TONGUE DEPRESSOR AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE

Detailed Technology Description: None

Application Date: Nov 13, 2013

Application No.: 9,888,909

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*Abstract: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIOffice of Technology Management and Industry RelationsNon-Confidential Abstract of InventionUM Disclosure No. 12UMC034/14UMC003Adenoidectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the US. In most cases, a clear view of the surgical field is limited or requires the surgeon to operate while holding viewing tools. A preferred approach would be to use a mouth gag equipped with a fitted endoscope and high-definition adjustable camera. This new device will allow adjustment of angle and position to fit the appropriate field. POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATION:• Adenoidectomy and other upper airway procedureMAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• Freeing of surgeon’s hand• Allowing visualization and magnification of the surgical field benefiting surgeon, residents and medical staff• Reducing potential tissue traumaSTAGE OF DEVELOPMENT:• Prototype in developmentPATENT STATUS:• Provisional application on fileCONTACT INFO:Brian Buntaine, Sr. Licensing & Business Development AssociateOffice of Technology Management and Industry Relations Email: buntaineb@missouri.edu Phone: 573-882-0470

*IP Issue Date: Feb 13, 2018

*IP Publication Date: Jun 26, 2014

*Principal Investigator: Name: Eliav Gov-Ari, Assistant Professor
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Country/Region: USA

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