Patents by Inventor Brad E. Vazales

Brad E. Vazales has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10722322
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Endoclear LLC
    Inventor: Brad E. Vazales
  • Publication number: 20200046453
    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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Patent number: 10441380
    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: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Publication number: 20180353260
    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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Patent number: 9962233
    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: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 9907624
    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: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur E. Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Publication number: 20170258550
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Brad E. Vazales
  • Publication number: 20170119494
    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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur E. Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Patent number: 9579012
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Alan Davidner, Ken Watson, James M Gracy, Clifton P Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Dwight Morejohn, Dwayne Griffin, Richard Tefo
  • Patent number: 9398837
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Alan Davidner, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Dwight Morejohn
  • Patent number: 9386907
    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: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero
  • Publication number: 20160193011
    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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 9095286
    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: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Publication number: 20140283875
    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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: ENDOCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy
  • Publication number: 20140033455
    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: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero
  • Patent number: 8601633
    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 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20130228196
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Brad E. Vazales, Arthur Bertolero, Ken Watson, James M. Gracy, Clifton P. Colwell, Craig B. Berky, Alan Davidner
  • Patent number: 8468637
    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 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 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: 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