Patents Assigned to Endoclear, LLC
  • Patent number: 8534287
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Endoclear, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero
  • Patent number: 8458844
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Endoclear, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 8381345
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Endoclear, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 8382908
    Abstract: 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 method for cleaning endotracheal tubes comprises inserting a cleaning device within an endotracheal tube while a cleaning member is in a compressed position, radially expanding the cleaning member to an expanded position within the endotracheal tube, and withdrawing the cleaning device from the endotracheal tube with the cleaning member in the expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Endoclear, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 8157919
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Endoclear, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Publication number: 20110023887
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero
  • Publication number: 20110023888
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Publication number: 20110023886
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Publication number: 20110023885
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Publication number: 20100199448
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner