Devices for clearing blockages in in-situ artificial lumens

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8906169
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14052917

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Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.

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ACTUATED MEDICAL INCBELLEFONTE PA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bagwell, Roger B Bellefonte, US 34 1571
Crespo, Josue R Cabo Rojo, US 7 43
Demers, Debora L State College, US 6 135
Frankhouser, Paul L Miami Beach, US 19 2084
Hernandez, Meza Gabriela Philadelphia, US 5 270
Mallen, Dana B Yardley, US 6 135
Mulvihill, Maureen L Bellefonte, US 38 2411
Park, Brian M Bellefonte, US 30 1631

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