Christopher Stanley Kaye

US Patent:

20080251102, Oct 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/102435

Inventors:

Scott G. Haack - Massillon OH, US
Christopher J. Kaye - Concord OH, US
Dean J. Secrest - Concord OH, US

Assignee:

US ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. - Mentor OH

International Classification:

B08B 9/023
B08B 1/00

US Classification:

134 6, 1510404, 1510493

Abstract:

A device for cleaning an endoscopic device is disclosed. The device has a flexible sleeve movable between a collapsed position and an extended position. The sleeve has an opening at its proximal end. A cleaning tool is disposed within the sleeve. Further, cleaning fluid is included within the sleeve. A method of using the device to clean an endoscopic device is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20200237396, Jul 30, 2020

Filed:

Apr 13, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/847274

Inventors:

- Mentor OH, US
Christopher J. Kaye - Berea OH, US
Reza Mohammadpour - Willoughby Hills OH, US
Craig Moore - Pepper Pike OH, US
Cynthia Ann Ranallo - Eastlake OH, US
John Winstanley - Madison OH, US

Assignee:

UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. - Mentor OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/3205
A61B 17/32
A61B 17/221
A61B 90/92
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

The present subject matter discloses a tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool comprises a loop formed by a piece of wire and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a transmitting assembly comprising: a handle; and a link having a first end attached to the handle and a second end attached to the loop, the loop portion being movable between the open and closed position by action of the handle. The loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The widest portion of the loop is more proximal to a proximal end of the loop than the mid-point of the length of the loop is.