Patents by Inventor Beth McCombs

Beth McCombs 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).

  • Biopsy device
    Patent number: 9101351
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a cannula and a translating and rotating cutter with respect to the cannula is disclosed. The biopsy device may have a programmable memory for use in operating the cutter. The biopsy device may also include a reservoir, and may be functional to provide a flow of pressurized liquid through the cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with variable speed cutter advance
    Patent number: 8313444
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • BIOPSY DEVICE WITH VARIABLE SPEED CUTTER ADVANCE
    Publication number: 20110077552
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with variable speed cutter advance
    Patent number: 7871384
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with sample tube
    Patent number: 7740597
    Abstract: A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device includes cutter and a sample tube advancable through the hollow cutter to retrieve a tissue sample severed by the cutter. A vacuum source can be provided in communication with the sample tube. The sample tube can be releasably attached to the biopsy device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Cicenas, Luke Stonis, Beth McCombs
  • BIOPSY DEVICE WITH VARIABLE SPEED CUTTER ADVANCE
    Publication number: 20090105609
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with variable speed cutter advance
    Patent number: 7025732
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with variable speed cutter advance
    Publication number: 20040249307
    Abstract: A biopsy device having a translating and rotating cutter is disclosed. The translational speed of the cutter is varied using a variable pitch member. The variable pitch member can include a shaft having a relatively coarse threaded portion for rapid cutter advance and a relatively finer threaded portion for cutter advance during tissue severing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Bennie Thompson, Beth McCombs, John Hunt, John Kretcham, John A. Hibner
  • Biopsy device with sample tube
    Publication number: 20040153003
    Abstract: A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device includes cutter and a sample tube advancable through the hollow cutter to retrieve a tissue sample severed by the cutter. A vacuum source can be provided in communication with the sample tube. The sample tube can be releasably attached to the biopsy device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Chris Cicenas, Luke Stonis, Beth McCombs