Patents by Inventor James Vander Wende

James Vander Wende 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).

  • Method of forming a biopsy device
    Publication number: 20050212175
    Abstract: A method for forming a needle assembly is provided. A distal portion of the needle can be formed of a first material which does not interfere with MRI imaging of a tissue receiving port disposed in the distal needle portion. A proximal needle portion can be formed of a second, different material, such as a metal. The proximal needle portion can provide strength and stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Tsonton, Eric Thompson, James Vander Wende