Patents by Inventor Marcus D. Muffet

Marcus D. Muffet 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).

  • Publication number: 20180344299
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a probe body, a needle portion, a hollow cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The needle portion extends distally from the probe body and comprises a transverse tissue receiving aperture. The hollow cutter is translatable relative to the needle portion to sever a tissue sample from tissue protruding though the aperture. The hollow cutter defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder comprises a body and a tissue sample tray. The tissue sample tray is removably engaged with the body and comprises a downwardly extending lumen. The downwardly extending lumen includes a pair of lower openings which are in communication with a chamber defined by the tissue sample tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Emmanuel V. Tanghal, Robert M. Householder, Morgan R. Hunter, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Melody L. Stamper, Andrew P. Nock, Marcus D. Muffet, Kevin M. Flebig, Edward A. Rhad
  • Patent number: 10064607
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a probe body, a needle portion, a hollow cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The needle portion extends distally from the probe body and comprises a transverse tissue receiving aperture. The hollow cutter is translatable relative to the needle portion to sever a tissue sample from tissue protruding though the aperture. The hollow cutter defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder comprises a body and a tissue sample tray. The tissue sample tray is removably engaged with the body and comprises a downwardly extending lumen. The downwardly extending lumen includes a pair of lower openings which are in communication with a chamber defined by the tissue sample tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Emmanuel V. Tanghal, Robert M. Householder, Morgan R. Hunter, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Melody L. Mitro, Andrew P. Nock, Marcus D. Muffet, Kevin M. Fiebig, Edward A. Rhad
  • Publication number: 20150065913
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a probe body, a needle portion, a hollow cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The needle portion extends distally from the probe body and comprises a transverse tissue receiving aperture. The hollow cutter is translatable relative to the needle portion to sever a tissue sample from tissue protruding though the aperture. The hollow cutter defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder comprises a body and a tissue sample tray. The tissue sample tray is removably engaged with the body and comprises a downwardly extending lumen. The downwardly extending lumen includes a pair of lower openings which are in communication with a chamber defined by the tissue sample tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Emmanuel V. Tanghal, Robert M. Householder, Morgan R. Hunter, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Melody L. Mitro, Andrew P. Nock, Marcus D. Muffet, Kevin M. Fiebig, Edward A. Rhad