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015104030 - Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
015104061 Fluid current operated 39
015104310 Sewer 22
015104090 Rotary tool 20
015000000 Reciprocating tool 12
015104068 Scraper flue cleaner 3
20130283551CHIMNEY SWEEPING TOOL - Applicant has disclosed a rotating cleaning tool which uses multiple strands of monofilament lines or strands of wire or chains to clean chimneys, ductwork, venting and pipe. In the preferred embodiment, the tool comprises multiple components. One preferably is a cylinder having: two curved channels in its bottom or proximal face; and two curved channels in a distal surface. Separate strands of monofilament line and/or wire can be placed in the channels with the ends of the strands sticking out from both ends of the channels and the cylinder. Upon bolting the tool together, the strands are held in place. By attaching the tool to a pole or rod, and rotating the rod after being inserted into the chimney, creosote and other unfriendly materials can be removed from chimneys. Applicant prefers to connect his tool by the quick connect, coupling device disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,688,800 to Kresge.10-31-2013
20150308683Device and Method Relating to the Installation of a Liner in a Chimney or Flue - The invention relates to a coring device 10-29-2015
20160377284SOOT TRAP FOR USE IN CHIMNEY CLEANING - A soot trap for use in chimney cleaning which includes a soot trap housing having a bottom, a circumferential sidewall, and a top which together define an interior cavity. The bottom and the top have axially aligned push rod pass through openings. A closure is provided in one of the top or the bottom to provide access to the interior cavity of the housing. A sequential series of push rod wipers is stacked loosely in the interior cavity of the housing. Each push rod wiper has an opening that is in axial alignment with the push rod pass through openings, such that the sequential series of push rod wipers wipe soot into the interior cavity of the housing as a push rod passes through the push rod pass through openings.12-29-2016
015104066 Brush or broom flue cleaner 2
20090119856ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus includes an apparatus main body equipped with a washing bath in which an endoscope is mounted; a nozzle unit provided so as to face a connector portion of an endoscope conduit provided in the endoscope mounted in the washing bath, to which fluid within the apparatus main body is supplied so that the nozzle unit advances due to pressure of the fluid, and which supplies the fluid to inside the endoscope conduit by connecting to the connector portion; and an automatic brush mechanism that is provided in the apparatus main body and that carries out brushing and cleaning within the endoscope conduit by introducing a cleaning brush into the endoscope conduit through the nozzle unit and moving the cleaning brush forward and rearward.05-14-2009
20090158539ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS AND LEAK DETECTION METHOD PERFORMED BY THE APPARATUS - An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus includes: a connecting portion connected to a bending transmitting portion of an endoscope to transmit driving force; a distal end driving portion for transmitting the driving force to the bending transmitting portion through the connecting portion; a fluid supplying unit for supplying gas into an inner space of the endoscope; and a control unit for controlling a pressure detecting portion for detecting pressure in the inner space and the distal end driving portion to provide the bending portion with bending motion, and for determining occurrence or nonoccurrence of water leak in the endoscope by comparing the pressure detected by the pressure detecting portion and a preset threshold.06-25-2009
015104070 Hammer 1
20150082563BEATER FOR DUST-AFFECTED TUBE WALLS - Disclosed herein is a device for introducing beating or pulsed movements into tube walls within a pressure vessel, wherein a first ram imparting the beating pulse to the tube wall passes through the pressure vessel wall and is guided into a pressurized first annular space which is acted upon by a second ram, which is guided in a further tubular chamber. Such a device is intended to provide a solution by which the wear of the ram that acts on the tube wall is compensated over as long a time as possible and effective sealing with respect to the surroundings is ensured. This is achieved by the second ram being provided with at least one first guide, acting upon the inner wall of the tubular chamber, in the region of the end of said second ram that makes contact with the first ram and being provided with a second guide, fitted with a sealing element, in the region of the end of said second ram that protrudes from the tubular chamber, and by the second ram being enclosed between the two guides by a gas-tightly fixed compensator.03-26-2015
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20080250588Multi-purpose bathroom cleaning tool - A multi-purpose apparatus used for cleaning and removing debris from plumbing comprising a handle assembly having first and second ends, the first end includes a handle section for grasping by an operator. A trigger assembly is operatively located within the handle section for actuation by the operator and a receiving assembly is located within the handle assembly at the second end. The receiving assembly includes a pair of gripping arms. The multi-purpose apparatus further includes a working head having an attachment end and a working end. The attachment end has a head including a reduced diameter, chamfered portion for engagement by the gripping arms to hold the working head and the handle assembly portion in a locking connection.10-16-2008
20090049627 - Disposable endoscope cleaning device and method, where the device comprises an elongate member, preferably a monofilament and a wiper, or plurality of wipers, formed from a resiliently deformable elastomeric material integrally moulded with the member. The elongate drives the typically disc shaped wiper axially along the lumen axial direction while the wiper remains oriented in a lumen radial plane from adjacent the axial direction to adjacent the lumen wall. The wiper prior has a diameter greater than said lumen internal diameter but is resiliently deformable, preferably not of uniform stiffness in the radial direction, so that it bends in the trailing direction at or near the lumen wall so that a peripheral margin of the wiper contacts the wall in a band extending through 360 degrees of arc. The device allows for cleaning of multiple lumens of differing diameters in an endoscope.02-26-2009
20090100619Method and Apparatus for Cleaning a Conduit - A conduit cleaning method and apparatus for connection to a fluid inlet feed line and an outlet drain line utilizes a housing assembly having an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a bight portion. The inlet and outlet portions have sloped leg sections which provide increased fluid flow through the bight to disperse accumulated debris. Rotatable shafts inside the housing accommodate paddles or jets to facilitate in retrieval or dispersal of obstruction.04-23-2009
20090113644METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING THE INTERIOR CANNULA OF LAPAROSCOPIC AND ENDOSCOPIC ACCESS DEVICES - A trocar cleaning device includes a connecting rod having a first end and a second end. A first sponge is coupled to the first end of the connecting rod, and a second sponge is coupled to the second end of the connecting rod. An X-ray detectable element is coupled to at least one of the connecting rod, the first sponge, and the second sponge.05-07-2009
20090293214DRAIN CLOG REMOVER AND SHAFT USABLE THEREWITH - An apparatus for removing drain clog material from a drain pipe assembly. The assembly has: (a) a container, and (b) a shaft. The container defines a reservoir adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition. The container also has an outlet. The shaft is attached to the outlet of the container and is in fluid communication with the container. The shaft also has an X-direction, a Y-direction perpendicular thereto, and a Z-direction perpendicular to both the X- and Y-directions, in addition to a plurality of barbs extending outwardly. The barbs have a force to remove of less than 20 lbs.; and a peak bend force of less than 4 lbs.12-03-2009
20100000035Flexible Wire for Removing Pipe Scale - The present invention relates to a flexible wire (01-07-2010
20100017980DEVICE FOR MOVING A PIG THROUGH A CONDUIT, SUCH AS A PIPELINE - A pig towing device is adapted for movement through a conduit having bends and open T intersections. The pig has a front leading cup and a rear trailing cup adapted to seal with the conduit for propelling the device through the conduit. The leading and trailing cups are spaced apart a predetermined distance to maintain the seal with the conduit as the pig towing device negotiates past the open T intersections. The pig towing device has a flexible body interconnecting the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup. The flexible body is urged normally into a straight position extending along a central axis thereof to maintain the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup spaced apart by the predetermined distance. The flexible body has predetermined limited flexibility permitting it to bend relative to the central axis as the pig towing device negotiates through the bends in the conduit.01-28-2010
20100122424SMELT SPOUT OPENING CLEANER, CLEANING HEAD AND APPARATUS - A spout opening cleaner for cleaning smelt spouts of recovery boilers and the like includes an actuation arm and self-aligning cleaning head. The cleaning head employs open bail designs for enabling continued flow of smelt during a cleaning cycle.05-20-2010
20100139018CLEANING WICK FOR A CHANNEL OF A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is a cleaning wick for a channel of a medical instrument, particularly an endoscope. Said cleaning wick supports at least one, preferably several wiping elements (06-10-2010
20100154153PIPELINE PIG BRUSH - A pipeline pig, brush and method of assembly of the pipeline pig brush is provided. The pipeline pig brush has a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a plurality of recesses provided in a rear face. The second plate has a plurality of recesses provided in a front face that can be substantially aligned with the plurality of recesses in the back face of the first plate. A number of brushes, each brush having a ferrule and a tuft of bristles, can be clamped between the first plate and the second plate where they are held in place between the first plate and the second plate by the recesses with their tuft of bristles extended beyond the sides of the first plate and second plate.06-24-2010
20100199448DEVICES FOR CLEANING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube. According to some embodiments, a mechanically-actuated non-inflatable cleaning device for scraping debris (e.g., biofilm) from an interior wall of an endotracheal tube is provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device comprises an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end and a mechanically-expandable scaffold positioned along the distal end of the elongated member. In one embodiment, the mechanically-expandable scaffold comprises one or more removal members configured to engage an interior surface of an endotracheal tube when the scaffold is in a radially-expanded position and to remove debris from the interior surface of the endotracheal tube when the device is withdrawn from the endotracheal tube.08-12-2010
20100236002FLEXIBLE WIRE FOR REMOVING SCALE IN PIPE - Provided is an apparatus for removing scale in a pipe. More particularly, provided is a flexible wire which is inserted in a pipe and rotated in a high speed during operation of an apparatus to remove scale produced in the pipe by striking. The flexible wire for removing scale in pipe includes: a main wire line which is formed by alternately winding a central wire line with clockwise and counterclockwise wires along a longitudinal direction of the central wire line; an auxiliary wire line which is a single line having a diameter smaller than that of the main wire line and extends in a longitudinal direction of the main wire line; and an outermost wire which winds the auxiliary wire line so as to bind the auxiliary wire line and the main wire line. Accordingly, a diameter of rotation becomes large due to a centrifugal force at a high speed rotation, so that scale produced in a large-diameter pipe can be effectively removed. In addition, a scale removing ability can be greatly improved.09-23-2010
20100251496Apparatus for Cleaning Female Electrical Terminals - An apparatus for cleaning cylindrical female electrical terminals comprises a cylindrical shaft portion, a first cleaning extension, and a second cleaning extension. The first cleaning extension extends outward from the cylindrical shaft portion and comprises a first curved and knurled surface region. Likewise, the second cleaning extension extends outward from the cylindrical shaft portion in a direction substantially parallel to the first cleaning extension and comprises a second curved and knurled surface region. The first cleaning extension and the second cleaning extension define a gap therebetween.10-07-2010
20110000038DEVICE FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN A PIPELINE - The present invention is a device for movement within a pipeline (01-06-2011
20110088184Apparatus for Reducing Buildup of Deposits in Semiconductor Processing Equipment - An apparatus for cleaning a gas tube includes an actuator and a plunger head attached to the actuator. The actuator is configured to reciprocate the plunger head along a longitudinal axis of the gas tube between a retracted position and an extended position and to rotate the plunger head from a first angular position to a second angular position. A method of cleaning a gas tube includes positioning a plunger head including a plurality of longitudinally extending tines in the gas tube, rotating the plunger head relative to a longitudinal axis of the gas tube, and scraping deposits from an interior surface of the gas tube using longitudinally extending edges of the tines.04-21-2011
20110088185APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING NOZZLE - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for cleaning a nozzle, which can automatically clean pollutant of the nozzle. The nozzle cleaning apparatus comprises the nozzle in a polluted state, a nozzle cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the nozzle by use of an absorbing member, and an absorbing member cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the absorbing member. With this configuration, the nozzle cleaning apparatus can clean the polluted nozzle by use of the absorbing member and in turn, can clean the polluted absorbing member by use of cleaning liquid, whereby automatic cleaning of the nozzle can be accomplished. Automatic cleaning of the polluted nozzle has the effect of reducing cleaning labor and time, and improving productivity.04-21-2011
20110099733Inside boat thruhole fitting clearing - A kit for cleaning clogged conduits and thruhole fitting valves in water intake systems of pleasure boats, fishing boats and yacht marine craft includes a hollow, substantially cylindrical male hose coupler connected to a nipple or elbow joined with the valve, and an open-end cap having a flexible, resilient press-fitted inner gasket configured with a central orifice to receive a shaft of larger diameter able to be force-fitted through the cap, the coupler and the valve when opened, and of a strength sufficient to force-free any matter clogging the input hose to the valve from acceptable performance usage.05-05-2011
20110107534Broken or clogged aerosol dispenser recovery tool - An Aerosol salvage tool used for tapping and dispensing, for their intended use, aerosol products that have had their original dispensing actuators or nozzles broken or disabled. This tool comprises two separately formed handles pivotally attached to each other which form an adjustable circular containment for an aerosol container. This allows for multiple size aerosol containers to fit within the tool. One of the handles has a container piercing member mounted thereon. As the handles are pivoted towards each other the inside diameter closes in engaging the piercing member and aerosol container thereby piercing the container allowing it's content to flow through the member into it's spray actuator and nozzle. Simultaneously as the handles are drawn toward each other a staged locking devise and safety lock engages holding the tool in place on the container thereby preventing the tool from being released accidentally.05-12-2011
20110119845GUN BORE CLEANING SYSTEM - A gun bore cleaning system is provided. The cleaning system may be easily transported by a user, is convenient to work with, involves virtually no equipment malfunction problems, and is accessibly priced. A cleaning member is provided to be inserted into a gun barrel, a wire is connected to either end of the cleaning member, and the free end of either wire is connected to a wire moving device at the breech and the muzzle, respectively, of the gun barrel. Thus, when a wire is selectively wound at one of either end of the barrel, the cleaning member is moved to remove soots and other deposits from inside the gun barrel to conveniently clean the barrel. Thus, fast and accurate gun bore cleaning can be achieved for the sake of combat readiness, by reducing personnel requirements and the time taken for cleaning gun barrels by about 30%.05-26-2011
20110154591CLEANER FOR SUCTION COAGULATOR - A cleaning device for cleaning a coagulator has a housing defining an interior chamber with a prong extending along a central axis to receive a coagulator bore. An insertion guide with an opening along the central axis guides insertion of the tip of the coagulator onto the prong. Pliable wipers extend inward from the sidewalls of the chamber toward the prong, so that the wipers deform by contact to wipe against the coagulator in operation. The wipers can be formed as part of a pliable tubular member that is inserted into the chamber in the housing and held in place by an end cap that incorporates the insertion guide.06-30-2011
20110203063WORK STRING MOUNTED CLEANING TOOL AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - Work string-mounted cleaning tool and a method of assembling such tools using a quick release for the cleaning element. Oblong pad element has a curved upper surface with slots to receive work surface segments. Opposite edge has a part-circular recess with part-circular peripheral lip around an upper edge of the recess. A retainer fastening component in the recess has a core with socket adapted to receive a driving tool. The retainer is sized to permit it to rotate when mounted within the recess. Roll pins are provided for use in locating the fastener component in predetermined rotational configurations in relation to the recess. Shear pin is provided to inhibit unintended rotation of the fastener component, and to lock the retainer for normal use of the cleaning tool. Shearing of the shear pin permits disassembly of the tool.08-25-2011
20110265275PROPELLABLE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Propellable apparatus, assemblies and related methods including a self-enclosed member are disclosed. The self-enclosed member can include an inner surface at least partially defining an enclosed region, and an outer surface that turns outwardly to engage a cavity or lumen wall in addition to turning inward to at least partially encompass a central region defining a longitudinal path. The apparatus can include an internal drive mechanism engageable with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member to provide relative movement between the self-enclosed member and the cavity or lumen wall. A tapered member, positioned on the apparatus adjacent an end of the self-enclosed member, can provide a size transition between an outer surface portion of the self-enclosed member and an outer surface of a payload insertable within the central region. In some examples, one or more reinforcing members can be integrated within the self-enclosed member for increased durability and rotational use.11-03-2011
20110289705ENDOSCOPIC DUCT CLEANING TOOL - Provided is an endoscopic duct cleaning tool which uses elastic porous members to prevent the inside of a duct of an endoscope from being damaged, and which can firmly fix the elastic porous members to a core wire and secure a sufficient thickness in each of the elastic porous members.12-01-2011
20120017385DOWN HOLE CLEANING TOOL - A cleaning apparatus (01-26-2012
20120042461Pipe Cleaning Apparatus - A pipe cleaning apparatus for cleaning pipes or tubes includes a plurality of scrapers and a plurality of spacers secured to a shaft. Each scraper includes a scraper body with an outer perimeter defining a scraper blade adapted to contact an inner surface of a tube and at least one radial slot defined by the body. Each of the scrapers and spacers are inserted onto a cylindrical shaft. Each spacer is sandwiched between two adjacent scrapers. The scrapers are adapted to contact an inner surface of a tube or a pipe.02-23-2012
20120110761IN-LINE SONDE CARRIER - Plumbing snakes, in-line carriers for sondes, and techniques for using the same are disclosed. Some example in-line sonde carriers may include proximal couplings for releasably connecting to plumbing snakes; elongated sonde carrying sections; distal couplings mounted to the sonde carrying sections; tools including tool couplings configured to releasably engage the distal couplings of the sonde carrying sections; and sonde tether assemblies, including retainers shaped to be received and captured within the proximal couplings, elongated, flexible tethers coupled to and extending distally from the retainers, and sondes coupled to and extending distally from the tethers. In some example embodiments, the tethers and the sondes of the sonde tether assemblies may be received within the sonde carrying sections via insertion through axial through-passages of the proximal couplings.05-10-2012
20120117740Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus is a generally cylindrical vessel for enclosing any suitable cleaning fluid such as water or saline solution. A generally planar cleaning plate with an upper and lower surface is supported a suitable distance from the cup floor by a plurality of legs forming a fluid plenum between the lower surface of the cleaning plate and the cup floor. The upper surface of the cleaning plated has a plurality of bristles extending from the upper surface for mechanically cleaning an obstructed suction tool. In use, an obstructed suction tool is inserted into the cleaning fluid and pushed into engaging the bristles. The bristles are sized such that one bristle extends into the obstructed suction tool to mechanically disengage the obstruction. The bristles may include a central channel for conducting cleaning fluid from the fluid plenum to the tip of the bristle increasing fluid flow into and obstructed suction tool to expedite clearing the obstruction. The cleaning plate may also be perforated to increase fluid flow around the tip of an obstructed suction tool when it is engaging the bristles.05-17-2012
20120144607Self cleaning gutter system - This is new design assembly consisting of two brackets with a round tube, that is mounted on to the roof fascia, the bracket with a single one sided round tube is mounted at the far end of the fascia, and the bracket with the double sided tube is mounted on the fascia approx. 10 feet apart. Using the hole in the new end caps install the gutter assembly over the round tube on the bracket so that it rotates freely. Install a rain cover over the bracket. The pin is then removed from the bracket and the gutter assembly rotates from a horizontal location to a down position to clean out leaves and debris. After cleaning the gutter is rotated back to its original horizontal location and the pin is reinserted. The rain water will flow trough the bracket tube and out the downspout.06-14-2012
20120144608Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus or suction cleaning horn is a generally cylindrical barrel or sleeve with an insertion cone to control and direct the distal tip of a suction tool into the bore of the barrel. A stylet is secured within the suction cleaning barrel and aligned on the longitudinal axis of the bore such that insertion of the suction tool into the cleaning barrel inserts the stylet into the channel of the suction tool to mechanically clear any obstructions of the suction tool. The distal end of the suction cleaning horn may also include one or more holes or vents to permit cleaning liquid to be drawn into the bore of the cleaning horn and into the suction tool channel to help clear obstructions in the suction tool.06-14-2012
20120198638Telescoping Containment Cleanout Device - A telescoping containment cleanout device for attachment to a cleanout pipe comprising: an inner riser portion and an outer housing, where the inner riser portion and outer housing create a channel; a telescoping portion, where the telescoping portion extends vertically through the channel; a cap at the top of the device, where the cap includes a removable sealing portion for access and cleaning of the sewer line; and stops within the channel and along the telescoping portion, where the stops provide a means to lock the telescoping portion in a vertically elevated position. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a plurality of o-rings within the channel, where the o-rings assist in guiding the telescoping portion through the channel. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a twisting sealing portion that seals the telescoping portion in a closed position.08-09-2012
20120198639Combination Brush and Jag - A combination brush and jag comprising a stem, a set of short bristles having first longitudinal length and a first transverse diameter; a set of long bristles having a second longitudinal length and a second transverse diameter; the set of short bristles and long bristles positioned adjacent to each other and secured in between the stem, wherein the first transverse diameter is smaller than the second transverse diameter and a bore diameter and the first longitudinal length is approximately the same as or shorter than the second longitudinal length.08-09-2012
20120204368FLOW CONTROLLED SWITCHING VALVE - A flow path switching valve is disclosed that can be operated remotely simply by turning flow on and off. A mid portion of the body has at least one passage therein leading from a central axial bore to one or more external ports each having a tractor nozzle. The valve outlet connects the axial bore to a cleaning nozzle. A poppet member is received in the central axial bore. In a first position, the poppet member directs fluid flow through the outlet to the cleaning nozzle connected to the outlet. The poppet member, when in a second position, closes the central axial bore through the outlet end of the valve body and permits fluid flow through the tractor nozzles. Selection of the different flow paths is made by simply reducing flow through the valve below a predetermined fluid flow threshold and then increasing the flow rate above the threshold.08-16-2012
20120227194RIFLE CHAMBER CLEANING TOOL WITH DEBRIS CAPTURING RECESSES - A rifle chamber cleaning tool comprising a single piece of material with an annular scraping head and a plurality of elongated fingers, comprising debris capturing chambers within the elongated fingers. The scraping head and fingers are shaped so as to fit snugly when inserted between the lug recesses inside the rifle chamber. The distance between the fingers is roughly equivalent to the distance between the locking lugs inside the rifle chamber.09-13-2012
20120291209PIPE LINING PREPARATION ASSEMBLY - An example sewer preparation from the main (PFM) device provides for the inspection and preparation of the sewer pipe from the main sewer pipe. The PFM device provides for the insertion of one or more individual and separately controllable tools into the sewer pipe. The tools include a clean out tool and a camera.11-22-2012
20130185877APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SLOT - An apparatus for cleaning an inner surface of a slot includes a first block segment that has an outer perimeter that conforms to and fits inside the inner surface of the slot. A first cleaning pad is connected to the first block segment and extends beyond at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the first block segment.07-25-2013
20130219640DEVICE FOR RENOVATING A PIPE - The invention relates to a device (08-29-2013
20130291321Tube Squeegee - The present invention provides a greatly improved method of squeegeeing a film of liquid from the inner surface of a transparent or semi-transparent tube after the liquid is drained from the tube so that the liquid level from a subsequent filling of the tube can be readily observed. In addition to removing the film of liquid, the present invention also provides a means to allow for overflow of the tube by allowing liquid to pass the squeegee device and reach an over-flow point located at the top of the tube. In addition, the present invention provides a means of sealing the entry point of the rod used to move the squeegee inside the tube so that liquid seed treatment does not leak out of the tube when it becomes filled. The features of the present invention maintain the closed nature of the system so that it is not required that the operator contacts the seed treatment liquid and that no spills or leaks occur.11-07-2013
20130305469METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AN ENDOSCOPE - An apparatus for cleaning an endoscope that may include a handle, a rod insertable into a channel of an endoscope, the rod including a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attachable to the handle, a wiping tip insertable into the endoscope channel and attachable to the second end of the rod, and a wiping surface attachable to the wiping tip.11-21-2013
20140000045FILTER ELEMENT CLEANING DEVICE01-02-2014
20140033455VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.02-06-2014
20140047651TAPPING POINT CLEARING APPARATUS - A process tapping point clearing apparatus (02-20-2014
20140090194Self Positioning Tracheal Tube Clearance Mechanism Using a Collar - A device for cleaning the interior wall of a catheter has a cleaning lumen and a non-inflatable removal element comprising a sliding collar that has a first location as the cleaning lumen advances and a second location as the cleaning lumen retracts within the catheter. A sliding collar has a first position when unconstrained and a second position when within the catheter. The removal element self-positions the device concentrically within the catheter. Suction is desirably applied to the cleaning lumen during use.04-03-2014
20140090195Self Positioning Tracheal Tube Clearance Mechanism Using Whisks - A device for cleaning the interior wall of a catheter has a cleaning lumen and a non-inflatable removal element comprising whisks. The whisks are configured around of the cleaning lumen and each whisk has a first position when unconstrained and a second position when within the catheter. The removal element self-positions the device concentrically within the catheter. Suction is desirably applied to the cleaning lumen during use.04-03-2014
20140109328Surgical Instrument Tip Cleaner - The present invention is a tool for use during surgical procedures for cleaning tissue and debris from the in-vivo end of surgical instruments. The tool is used during various surgical procedures to clean debris from various surgical instruments. A substantially cylindrical, hollow shaft extends from one or both ends of the invention. An elastomeric suction tip coupler is configured at one or both ends of the hollow shaft to allow connection of commonly used suction tips. The invention includes a plurality of substantially parallel, elastomerized, concentric cleaning blades. The user of the invention may insert or swipe an instrument to be cleaned along cleaning blade edges configured at the peripheries of the cleaning blades, thereby causing the instrument to be cleaned. A hollow suction bulb, either integrated or stand-alone, is used to force fluid through clogged, commonly used suction tips in a backwash fashion, thereby clearing them of debris.04-24-2014
20140123416Pipeline Pig Signal Trigger Cavity Seal - A pipeline pig signal includes sealing means located within a lower end of the trigger cavity of the signal which prevents pipeline debris from entering the trigger cavity. The sealing means moves between a first sealing position and a second sealing position in response to the trigger moving between a non-triggered and triggered position. The sealing means may be a polymer boot, a filter arrangement, a sliding piston arrangement, or a sliding shelf arrangement.05-08-2014
20140215736MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING ENDOSCOPE LENSES - The disposable apparatus for cleaning a distal lens of an endoscope comprises a hollow tube having an open proximal end and an openable distal end and is sized and configured to receive an endoscope therethrough, the apparatus including a plurality of lens cleaning members disposed across an inner diameter of the hollow tube, the cleaning members each including a slit through which the distal lens passes with the lint-free material of the cleaning members wiping across the lens as it passes therethrough.08-07-2014
20140245549Fluid Absorbent Surgical Device for Cannulas - A surgical instrument that absorbs fluid material on surfaces of a trocar is provided. The surgical instrument comprises a handle having at least two ends and an absorbent area at a first end of the handle. The absorbent area comprises a plurality of absorbent discs and a plurality of spacers.09-04-2014
20140250614CLEANING DEVICE WITH KITE TAIL SWAB - A cleaning device, especially an instrument cleaning device, having a thin, flexible threadlike object with a first straight end and a second looped end and a swab member attached to the looped end.09-11-2014
20140250615MEDICAL SUCTION CLEARING APPARATUS - A suction cleaning apparatus or suction cleaning horn is a generally cylindrical barrel or sleeve with an insertion cone to control and direct the distal tip of a suction tool into the bore of the barrel. A stylet is secured within the suction cleaning barrel and aligned on the longitudinal axis of the bore such that insertion of the suction tool into the cleaning barrel inserts the stylet into the channel of the suction tool to mechanically clear any obstructions of the suction tool. The distal end of the suction cleaning horn may also include one or more holes or vents to permit cleaning liquid to be drawn into the bore of the cleaning horn and into the suction tool channel to help clear obstructions in the suction tool.09-11-2014
20140338139Pipeline Service Pig with Floating Seal Carriers - A pipeline pig for performing service operations in a pipeline having a pig body, guides on the pig body which are adapted to slide along the bore of the pipeline, one or more seals which are each a composite of a metal seal carrier and a resilient sealing cup which are adapted to sealingly engage the bore of the pipeline and the metal seal carriers are adapted to sealingly engage the pig body and have radial freedom relative to the pig body such that when the pig body moves to an eccentric position relative to the pipeline such that the guides engage the bore of the pipeline bore the one or more seals are free to remain substantially concentric with the bore of the pipeline.11-20-2014
20150047137Multi-segment cleaning device - A multi-segment cleaning device used in the tobacco industry to clean the channels transporting rod-shaped articles, comprising at least two cleaning members (02-19-2015
20150313681CLEANING DEVICE FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE - A cleaning device for use with an endoscope. The device includes an elongated and flexible base and a set of discs axially spaced along the base. Each disc is positioned along the base at a center point of the disc. The size and spacing of the discs may vary within the set of discs.11-05-2015
20150360265KNUCKLE-JOINTED LANCE SEGMENTS WITH AN EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE SYSTEM - A knuckle jointed lance (KJL) segment with an exterior protective system (EPS), comprising an elongated hollow body and at least one protective rod. The body has a generally trapezoidal profile, when viewed in elevation, and is open at both ends. At least one elongate recess is provided in the exterior surface of the body. Each recess follows a predetermined pathway within the exterior surface. At least one consumable protective rod is received into each elongate recess.12-17-2015
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20160069158BRUSH TOOL FOR CLEANING DOWNHOLE TUBULAR BORE - An elongate brush tool for cleaning a bore of a tubular comprising a first end, a second end, a body between the ends, a plurality of necked channels in an radially exterior portion of the body, each necked channel having a proximal end with an opening, a distal end having a stop, a slot between the proximal end and the distal end, and a channel closure member removable securable to the body, and further comprising a plurality of brush elements, each having a head and a plurality of bristles forming a bundle extending from the head, the brush element head being sized for being received through an opening, of a necked channel and into the necked channel with the bundles received within the slot. A plurality of channel closure members prevent removal of the head of the brush elements from the necked channel during use of the brush tool.03-10-2016
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