Patents by Inventor John A. Tobin

John A. Tobin 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).

  • Tissue sample localizer device and method
    Patent number: 5020088
    Abstract: A tissue sample localizer device comprises a tissue holder having a target region constructed and arranged for selective receipt of a tissue sample to be analyzed thereon. A reference grid defines a grid pattern suitable for formation of a grid pattern image on an image taken of the reference grid. Structure is provided so that the reference grid is operably positioned over the tissue holder target region so that the grid pattern image appears on an image taken of the target region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Inventor: John A. Tobin