Patents by Inventor Douglas Hartman

Douglas Hartman 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).

  • SLIDE-LOCK FOR BIOPSY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220409190
    Abstract: A biopsy device includes a probe, a holster, and a probe lock. The probe includes a probe body and a needle extending distally from the probe body. The probe is releasably couplable to the holster. The probe lock includes a lock member configured to move laterally relative to a longitudinal axis defined by the needle to selectively lock the probe to the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Graham, Douglas Hartman, Andrew P. Nock, Andrew T. Robinson, John Kevin Bruce
  • FUNCTIONAL COVER FOR BIOPSY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180153526
    Abstract: A biopsy device includes a reusable body, a disposable probe, and a sterile cover. The reusable body contains a drive mechanism. The disposable probe is adapted to couple the drive mechanism of the reusable body in use. The disposable probe has a body and a needle extending distally from the body. The needle is movably coupled to the drive mechanism. The reusable body has at least one button for operating the probe. The sterile cover is shaped and configured to couple to the reusable body. The sterile cover includes a contact area for access to the at least one button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Nock, Douglas Hartman, Melody L. Stamper, Margaret Meta Brumm
  • Combined packaging container and enclosed spoon
    Patent number: D624827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas Hartman