Patents by Inventor Diane L. Rupp

Diane L. Rupp 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).

  • Disposable tissue probe tip
    Patent number: 6839583
    Abstract: A disposable tip adapted for use in connection with an optical probe of an instrument. The tip includes a one-piece molded elastomeric base member having a boot and an opaque tissue-engaging surface. The boot releasably mates with and provides an interference/friction fit to the probe. The tissue-engaging surface surrounds and extends from the boot. A window in the base member extends into the boot to transmit light between the probe and tissue. A layer of optically transparent material covers the window on the tissue-engaging surface. Adhesive on the tissue-engaging surface of the base member releasably secures the probe to the tissue being analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Lewandowski, Dean E. Myers, Joseph P. Ortner, Kenneth R. Quast, Diane L. Rupp, Mark A. Schmidt