ILLUMINATED SUCTION DEVICE

1 . An illuminated suction device comprising:

a suction tube;

an illumination assembly comprising at least one direct light source; and

a housing partially enclosing the illumination assembly and the suction tube,

wherein the housing includes a rigid housing portion forming a handle at a proximal end of the suction device and enclosing a first portion of the suction tube, and a flexible housing portion partially enclosing the at least one direct light source and a second portion of the suction tube.

2 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one direct light source is positioned to emit light directly toward a distal tip of the suction tube.

3 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one direct light source is held between the housing and a side of the suction tube.

4 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the handle accommodates one or more of an activation device for activating the at least one direct light source and suction control for controlling suction through the suction tube.

5 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the handle accommodates the suction control comprising a suction valve.

6 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the illumination assembly further comprises a holder assembly for positioning the at least one direct light source and wherein said holder assembly is configured to fit flush against a side of the suction tube.

7 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one direct light source is a LED.

8 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source is positioned closer to the distal tip of the suction tube than to the proximal end.

9 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the illumination assembly further comprises at least one power source housed within the handle.

10 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the suction device includes a fitting configured to connect to a vacuum source.

11 . An illuminated suction device comprising:

a suction tube;

an illumination assembly comprising at least one direct light source and a holder for positioning the at least one direct light source; and

a housing partially enclosing the at least one direct light source and the suction tube,

wherein the at least one direct light source is held between the housing and a side of the suction tube,

wherein the holder positions at least one direct light source between the housing and a side of the suction tube so as to emit light directly toward a distal tip of the suction tube; and

wherein the holder extends along a portion of the side of the suction tube.

12 . The illuminated suction device in accordance with claim 11 , wherein said holder is configured to fit flush against the side of the suction tube.