US Patent 6971382 Trachea tube method and device

Method and apparatus for a trachea tube 12 having an interiorly positioned retaining member 14 and a flange 16 forming an exteriorly positioned retaining member. The trachea tube 12 has means 14, 16 that permits the tube to be held firmly in the proper position upon a person on whom the device is installed. The tube 12 maintains the stoma open in case the person moves the trachea tube 12. The tube 12, when inserted and capped into the trachea 20, allows air flow 22 through the normal anatomical passageway and allows the person to speak and swallow food easier.