Patents by Inventor Staci L. Kobren

Staci L. Kobren 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).

  • Cervical biopsy device and method
    Patent number: 6083177
    Abstract: An instrument and method for the biopsy of cervical tissue samples uses a needle-stylet having a sharp tip and a tissue sample cradle. A sheath surrounds the stylet and is advanced to sever tissue. A barrier disk on the sheath limits its penetration into the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventors: Myles S. Kobren, Staci L. Kobren, Joseph C. Segen
  • Cervical biopsy device
    Patent number: 5800362
    Abstract: A cervical biopsy device utilizes a biopsy needle having a magnifying lens which may be mounted directly on a cutting sheath. The magnifying lens also acts as a barrier to prevent excessive penetration into the tissue. The components of the biopsy needle, which include a stylet, the cutting sheath and the magnifying lens may be constructed as a single, disposable unit. In a method of using the biopsy device of the invention, the magnifying lens is used to observe the initial insertion of the stylet and sheath into tissue as well as the cutting and removal of the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventors: Myles S. Kobren, Staci L. Kobren, Joseph C. Segren
  • Cervical biopsy device
    Patent number: 5611352
    Abstract: A cervical biopsy device utilizes a biopsy needle having a magnifying lens mounted directly on a cutting sheath. The magnifying lens also acts as a barrier to prevent excessive penetration into the tissue. The components of the biopsy needle, which include a stylet, the cutting sheath and the magnifying lens, may be constructed as a single, disposable unit to eliminate the possibility of blood and/or other fluid contamination when using the biopsy device. In a method of using the biopsy device of the invention, the magnifying lens is used to observe the initial insertion of the stylet and sheath into tissue as well as the cutting and removal of the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventors: Myles S. Kobren, Staci L. Kobren, Joseph C. Segen