Patents by Inventor Brian M. Ruffner

Brian M. Ruffner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10201333
    Abstract: A biopsy system, including a biopsy device, a localization assembly, and a control module. The localization assembly is configured to orient the biopsy device relative to a patient. The control module is communication with the biopsy device. The control module is configured to operate a plurality of functional features of the biopsy device. The control module includes a cable and a cable management assembly. The cable management assembly includes a pair of cable management plates, and a weight. Each of the pair cable management plates are disposed substantially parallel to each other and define a space therebetween. The weight is configured to move within the space defined by the pair of cable management plates. The weight is attachable to the cable of the control module and is further configured to slide axially along the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Nock, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Michael E. Henley, Brian M. Ruffner, Robert M. Householder
  • Publication number: 20160081676
    Abstract: A biopsy system, including a biopsy device, a localization assembly, and a control module. The localization assembly is configured to orient the biopsy device relative to a patient. The control module is communication with the biopsy device. The control module is configured to operate a plurality of functional features of the biopsy device. The control module includes a cable and a cable management assembly. The cable management assembly includes a pair of cable management plates, and a weight. Each of the pair cable management plates are disposed substantially parallel to each other and define a space therebetween. The weight is configured to move within the space defined by the pair of cable management plates. The weight is attachable to the cable of the control module and is further configured to slide axially along the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew P. Nock, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Michael E. Henley, Brian M. Ruffner, Robert M. Householder
  • Publication number: 20040106927
    Abstract: An intervertebral distractor possesses a scissors-like mechanism for actuating its distal portion for the spreading of adjacent vertebrae. The distal portion of the distractor possesses a pair of extension members laterally offset therefrom with each extension member possessing a vertebral endplate-engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Brian M. Ruffner, Erik O. Martz