Patents by Inventor Anton Mittermeier

Anton Mittermeier 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).

  • Automatic tissue sampling apparatus
    Patent number: 5476101
    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: March 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: M3 Systems Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Schramm, Anton Mittermeier
  • Automatic tissue sampling apparatus
    Patent number: 5284156
    Abstract: An apparatus for the automated and facilitated handling and operation of a biopsy needle system, having a first inner needle component and a second outer needle component. The first inner and second outer 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 inner and second outer needles in a first position, during insertion of the biopsy needle point into the tissue being sampled. The apparatus is further configured to move the first inner and second outer needles into second and third 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: August 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: M3 Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Schramm, Anton Mittermeier
  • Spacer clip for use with a biopsy apparatus
    Patent number: 5092870
    Abstract: A spacer clip apparatus, for use with a biopsy needle, having first inner and second outer needle components, is provided. The first inner and second outer needles are provided with first and second handles, respectively. The spacer clip apparatus includes a pair of splines, which extend parallel to and in opposite directions away from opposite sides of a stem. Hook members placed at the ends of the splines, remote from the stem, frictionally engage the respective first and second handles of the first inner and second outer needles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: M3 Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Anton Mittermeier