APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED CONDUIT LINE SANITATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240335865A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-10

    申请号:US18522498

    申请日:2023-11-29

    IPC分类号: B08B9/032

    摘要: Described herein relates to an apparatus and method for optimized dispensing of conduit cleaning agent(s). The apparatus may be configured to dispense cleaning agent(s) (e.g., vinegar and/or acetic acid) into a conduit line (e.g., a condensate drain) at predetermined timed intervals. The apparatus may be adapted for multi-unit dwellings where conduit pathways are shared between different units and air conditioning systems. The apparatus may include a plurality of timer-controlled valves (e.g., motorized valves), which may be synchronized to simultaneously release the cleaning agent(s). Additionally, the apparatus may comprise a reservoir that may gravity feed the cleaning agent(s) into these integrated timer/release valves. As such, activation by the timer may cause the release of the cleaning agent(s) into the conduit line via tubing. Accordingly, the system may be configured to prevent substance accumulation/occlusion in the conduit line of a HVAC, refrigeration, and/or septic system, and/or minimize the need for regular maintenance.

    Module for applying a medium to items to be washed

    公开(公告)号:US12082786B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US18562344

    申请日:2022-05-10

    申请人: Miele & Cie. KG

    发明人: Alexander Werner

    摘要: A module for applying a medium to narrow-bore ducts, conduits, pipes, and/or the like, of items to be washed, in particular endoscopes, which are disposed in a wash tub of a cleaning device, the module including: a medium distribution device having a plurality of inlet-side ports and outlet-side ports, the inlet-side ports being in fluid connection with the outlet-side ports; and a carrier flange having a push-pull cylinder, the push-pull cylinder being in fluid connection with an inlet-side port, and the push-pull cylinder providing a piston rod which is provided at an end thereof with an anchor that cooperates with a connecting device of a carrier for items to be washed.

    Endoscope cleaning and flushing accessory

    公开(公告)号:US12082785B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US17433654

    申请日:2020-03-09

    申请人: Medivators Inc.

    摘要: An endoscope cleansing accessory is described for use at the bedside, manual cleaning sink, or prior to decontamination of the endoscope with an automatic endoscope reprocessing (AER) apparatus. The cleansing accessory includes a cleansing pod or bulbous package filled with a cleaning composition, such as a foam, fluid or powder, and a blocking mechanism located at or near an opening of the cleansing pod. The blocking mechanism is configured to block a suction channel once the cleansing pod is tightly fitted over a distal end of the endoscope. External pressure applied to the outside of the cleansing pod in the form of repeated compression or squeezing drives the cleaning fluid through an elevator platform or forceps raiser bridge mechanism within the endoscope's distal end to loosen tissue and other particles, which can then be flushed out during manual cleaning or by the flowing cleansing fluid of an AER.

    Surgical instrument
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11957523B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US17330453

    申请日:2021-05-26

    发明人: Shota Betsugi

    IPC分类号: A61B90/70 B08B9/032 A61B34/37

    摘要: A surgical instrument according to an embodiment may include: a shaft; an end effector provided on a side of one end of the shaft; a housing provided on a side of the other end of the shaft and including a base including an attachment surface to be attached to a robot arm, a lid portion covering the base, and cleaning liquid supply holes to supply a cleaning liquid; and a cleaning tube to supply the cleaning liquid into the shaft. The cleaning liquid supply holes include: a first cleaning liquid supply hole to which the cleaning tube is attached; a second cleaning liquid supply hole communicating with an inside of the housing; and a third cleaning liquid supply hole opening in a direction substantially orthogonal to an opening direction of the second cleaning liquid supply hole and communicating with the inside of the housing.

    HOSE CLEARING APPARATUS
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180272393A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-27

    申请号:US15927928

    申请日:2018-03-21

    IPC分类号: B08B9/032 E03B7/10

    摘要: A hose/conduit clearing apparatus has an electric blower, a check valve, and a faucet coupler; the faucet coupler having a first end for threading to a faucet, a second end for threading to a conduit, and a blower connecting port wherein the blower is coupled to the blower connecting port via the check valve. The electric blower is preferably powered by one or more batteries and is activated automatically when reaching a predetermined temperature (e.g., 34 degrees Fahrenheit) or by a user toggling a switch.