Patents by Inventor David F. Schultz

David F. Schultz 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).

  • 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