Patents by Inventor Alan Hable

Alan Hable 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).

  • Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus
    Patent number: 5507298
    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: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: M3 Systems, Inc., d/b/a/ Manan Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Schramm, Manfred Mittermeier, Alan Hable