Patents by Inventor James I. Fast

James I. Fast 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).

  • Cytologic sampling device for collecting cervical and vaginal cell specimens
    Patent number: 5253652
    Abstract: A cytologic sampling device for collecting cervical and vaginal cell specimens from a uterine cervix and vagina. The device includes an elongated flat stem having opposite end portions and a longitudinal portion extending between the opposite end portions. A first brush is disposed on one end portion of the stem for collecting endocervical cell specimens by inserting the one end portion into the vagina and within the mouth of the cervix and rotating the stem with the first brush wiping against the endocervical wall. A third brush is disposed on the other end portion of the stem for collecting vaginal cell specimens by inserting the other end portion into the vagina and wiping the second brush against the vaginal wall. The device also includes an elongated actuator supported on the longitudinal stem portion and having a second brush on one end of the actuator for collecting exocervical cell specimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: James I. Fast