Project Status: Novel Laryngeal Mask Airway

Patent No. 12,589,214, including 19 of 19 claims, was approved by the USPTO in December 2025.
The “Smart Airway™” name has been approved for trademark protection with the USPTO.
Successfully completed seed funding to advance the device toward commercialization.
Engaged Biotex (a leading contract medical device engineering firm in Houston) to develop prototypes, perform required testing, and manage initial small-run manufacturing.
Retained an experienced independent contract engineer, Prasad Karnick, to oversee the development program.
RUSKID leadership team traveled to Houston to launch the project and establish detailed timelines, specifications, and development milestones.
Functional prototypes successfully tested by Biotex.
Completed cadaver and animal studies.
Engaged academic partners for clinical validation.
Engaged Life Science Intelligence (LSI) to assist with identifying, evaluating, and engaging potential strategic licensing partners.