Patents by Inventor Mark Heistand

Mark Heistand 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: 20070016101
    Abstract: A biopsy device used to capture a tissue sample by placing the tissue under tension, thus allowing a greater sized sample with increased quality. The device uses a rotating cannula and stylet with a concave “sample notch.” The rotation of the stylet places the tissue under tension while the rotation of the cannula as it is fired severs the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis Feldman, Heather Hanson, Mark Heistand, Theodore Kramer
  • Publication number: 20060059041
    Abstract: A method for advertising on donated equipment includes steps of matching a donor to a donee; identifying equipment to be donated; establishing a donation agreement; displaying an advertisement on the equipment in accordance with the donation agreement; and using the equipment in accordance with the donation agreement. A system for facilitating advertising on donated equipment includes a computer server configured for network access by a donor and a donee; a donee module is configured to receive and store donee and equipment information on the server; and a donor module configured to facilitate searching donee and equipment information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Heistand