Patent ID: 6367110
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A self-cleaning holster for holding and cleaning an electrosurgical instrument comprising a handle and a blade, said holster comprising:(a) a unitary receptacle comprising (i) an upper portion, said upper portion having a top and configured to hold and support said handle, said upper portion further having a first outwardly-extending member and a second outwardly-extending member, both extending outwardly from said top, and (ii) a lower portion, attached to said upper portion and including a first blade-cleaning material therein, for cleaning said blade; (b) a second blade-cleaning material secured to said first outwardly-extending member; and (c) a clamping attachment means secured to said second outwardly-extending member for attaching said self-cleaning holster to a clamping surface.