Patents by Inventor Brett Severence

Brett Severence 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).

  • Shallow angle needle guide apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7351205
    Abstract: A needle guide for use with an imaging instrument is disclosed. The needle guide is suitable for delivery of a needle at a shallow angle into a patient during imaging analysis. Thus, the needle guide is well suited to the controlled collection of biopsy tissue or other sample material near the surface of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald S. Szczech, Craig Cermak, Brett Severence
  • Shallow angle needle guide apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040133111
    Abstract: A needle guide for use with an imaging instrument is disclosed. The needle guide is suitable for delivery of a needle at a shallow angle into a patient during imaging analysis. Thus, the needle guide is well suited to the controlled collection of biopsy tissue or other sample material near the surface of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: CIVCO Medical Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald S. Szczech, Craig Cermak, Brett Severence
  • Adjustable needle guide apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6379307
    Abstract: A needle guide for use in imaging analysis having a body with a slot in it. The slot in the body is configured to receive a needle shaft, the slot having first and second interior surfaces positioned opposite one another and configured to retain the needle shaft between the first and second surfaces along a length of the slot. The slot defines a plane of movement in which the angle of the needle can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventors: Roy Filly, Roy Gordon, Brett Severence
  • Endocavity needle guide apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6368280
    Abstract: A needle guide for use in imaging analysis of cavities within the body of a human or animal. The needle guide is configured to provide a low-profile attachment to the exterior of an imaging instrument, or to be integrally formed with an imaging instrument. The needle guide includes a slot configured to receive a needle shaft, the slot having an interior surface configured to retain the needle's shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: CIVCO Medical Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Cermak, Brett Severence
  • Multiple angle needle guide
    Patent number: 6361499
    Abstract: A needle guide for use in imaging analysis, such as ultrasound analysis, is provided having a mounting base secured to the imaging instrument. A needle guide is configured to be removably secured to the pivoting portion of the mounting base. The needle guide has a rotational needle retainer member that is configured to retain a needle by securing the needle within a slot on the needle guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: CIVCO Medical Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Bates, David W. Best, Craig Cermak, Brett Severence, David F. Schultz
  • Trash container carrier
    Patent number: 5704625
    Abstract: A carrier including a platform body for supporting a refuse container having a base, first and second side walls and a generally tapered front wall; and including interlocking members which assist in securing together the carrier and a like carrier, wherein the interlocking members may be separated in response to pressure on a foot pedal secured to the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Carl R. Schulz, Robert J. Tokash, Brett Severance, Joel Wittkamp
  • Waste container trolley
    Patent number: D398726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Brett Severance, Robert J. Tokash, Joel Wittkamp