Devices and methods related to medical tubes
US12378094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drive system for cleaning debris within a medical tube. The drive system includes a housing defining an interior and an elongated guide wire residing at least partially within the interior. A roller is disposed in said interior in frictional engagement with the guide wire, said roller being configured to rotate about an axis. The drive system also includes a motor operable to drive the roller in order to both advance or withdraw said guide wire via said frictional engagement therewith through said inlet.
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