Patents Assigned to Inter-V Manan
  • Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus with safety lock
    Patent number: 7329227
    Abstract: An apparatus for the automated and facilitated handling and operation of a biopsy needle system, having a first needle component and a second needle component. The first and second needles are provided with first and second handles, respectively, which are fitted into first and second yokes of the apparatus. The apparatus is configured to maintain the first and second needles in a first position, during insertion of the biopsy needle point into the tissue being sampled. The apparatus is further configured to forwardly move the first and second needles into subsequent positions, respectively, in rapid, automated succession so as to segment and enclose a tissue sample, which may be tested after removal of the biopsy needle system from the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Inter-V-Manan
    Inventor: John B. Schramm
  • Integrated biopsy needle assembly
    Patent number: 7063672
    Abstract: An integrated biopsy needle assembly for use with a conventional biopsy gun comprises a hollow cannula, a stylet, a cannula hub operatively fixed to the proximal end of the cannula, a stylet hub operatively fixed to the proximal end of the stylet, and a hub strap operably associated therewith. The cannula hub is operatively fixed to the hub strap, while the stylet hub is capable of movement relative to the hub strap. The hub strap includes a top member, at least one side wall and at least one bottom member, thereby forming an inner channel. The cannula and stylet hubs further include a base and a cap, with the cannula and stylet hub caps being maintained at all times within the inner channel of the hub strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Inter-V Manan
    Inventor: John B. Schramm
  • Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus with safety lock
    Publication number: 20060089565
    Abstract: An apparatus for the automated and facilitated handling and operation of a biopsy needle system, having a first needle component and a second needle component. The first and second needles are provided with first and second handles, respectively, which are fitted into first and second yokes of the apparatus. The apparatus is configured to maintain the first and second needles in a first position, during insertion of the biopsy needle point into the tissue being sampled. The apparatus is further configured to forwardly move the first and second needles into subsequent positions, respectively, in rapid, automated succession so as to segment and enclose a tissue sample, which may be tested after removal of the biopsy needle system from the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: Inter-V Manan
    Inventor: John Schramm