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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2009
Wayne L. Poll, New Albany, OH (US);
Matthew J. Huddleston, Galena, OH (US);
Caroline M. Crisafulli, Columbus, OH (US);
Adam Landis, Reynoldsburg, OH (US);
Gregory Drach, Liberty Township, OH (US);
Wayne L. Poll, New Albany, OH (US);
Matthew J. Huddleston, Galena, OH (US);
Caroline M. Crisafulli, Columbus, OH (US);
Adam Landis, Reynoldsburg, OH (US);
Gregory Drach, Liberty Township, OH (US);
Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc., Columbus, OH (US);
Abstract
The present application discloses several devices for maintaining visualization with a surgical scope. The embodiments of the device are adapted to shield, defog or clean the lens of the surgical scope while the surgical scope is being used to perform a surgical procedure within a patient's body. In some embodiments, the view optimizer is provided in multiple parts enabling separation of one or more operator control features from engagement with the surgical scope. In some embodiments, the view optimizer features stabilization means for securement and positioning with the surgical scope.