Patent ID: 11865272
Assignee: AURIS HEALTH, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 18:
19. An apparatus comprising:
(a) an elongate member;
(b) a drive assembly, the drive assembly being operable to drive translational movement of the elongate member; and
(c) a drying assembly, the drying assembly including:
(i) a first drying feature configured to remove moisture from the elongate member,
(ii) a second drying feature configured to remove moisture from the elongate member, and
(iii) a fixture that includes an inlet and an outlet, the first and second drying features being supported by the fixture, the fixture being configured to maintain engagement between the first and second drying features and the elongate member, the elongate member configured to extend through the inlet, sequentially contact the first and second drying features, and exit the fixture through the outlet, the drive assembly being operable to drive translational movement of the elongate member while the first and second drying features are engaged with the elongate member.