Patents Assigned to C-CLEAR LLC
  • Patent number: 12167944
    Abstract: A cleaning assembly for cleaning a surgical instrument includes a first cleaning segment and a second cleaning segment. The first and second cleaning segments present a respective first and second cleaning interface configured to be contacted by a first surgical instrument. The first and second cleaning segments collectively define an instrument receiving channel sized and shaped to receive therein a second surgical instrument to thereby secure the first and second cleaning segments to the second surgical instrument. At least one buffer layer is disposed on an inside surface of one or both the first and second cleaning segments, the buffer layer positioned so as to contact the second surgical instrument when the second surgical instrument is positioned within the instrument receiving channel. At least one tab extends from the cleaning assembly, the tab providing an interface for a user to grasp the cleaning assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: C-Clear, LLC
    Inventors: Fredrick Brody, Wayne Shortt, Matt Penny
  • Patent number: 11813125
    Abstract: An assembly for cleaning a surgical instrument includes a first cleaning segment and a second cleaning segment coupled thereto. The first and second cleaning segments each present a respective first and second cleaning interface configured to be contacted by a first surgical instrument to clean a portion of the first surgical instrument. The first and second cleaning segments collectively define an instrument receiving channel sized and shaped to receive therein a second surgical instrument to thereby secure the first and second cleaning segments to the second surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: C-Clear, LLC
    Inventors: Fredrick Brody, Wayne Shortt, Matt Penny
  • Patent number: 10114216
    Abstract: A device for cleaning the lens of a scope is disclosed. The device comprises a sleeve including an inner surface configured to engage a medical device; and a pad secured around the sleeve and configured to wipe the lens of the scope. While a cleaning fluid can be applied to the pad, the device does not require nor does it contain a reservoir for cleaning solution. A method of cleaning a lens of a scope using such a device is also disclosed. A lens cleaning system comprising the device positioned on a medical device, such as an elongated surgical instrument, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: C-CLEAR LLC
    Inventor: Fredrick Brody