Patents by Inventor Marvel John Yoder

Marvel John Yoder 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).

  • Fluid jet cutting system
    Publication number: 20020050197
    Abstract: A system for generating a high pressure fluid jet includes a variable pressure pump and a burst resistant delivery tube which safely conducts the pressurized stream to an instrument. The pump may include a disposable diaphragm pump cartridge which is driven by a reusable pump. The delivery tube may be a coiled hypo tube which enhances flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy E. Moutafis, C. Ronald Coffin, Frank Van Patterson, Marvel John Yoder
  • Fluid jet cutting system
    Publication number: 20010002562
    Abstract: A system for generating a high pressure fluid jet includes a variable pressure pump and a burst resistant delivery tube which safely conducts the pressurized stream to an instrument. The pump may include a disposable diaphragm pump cartridge which is driven by a reusable pump. The delivery tube may be a coiled hypo tube which enhances flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventors: Timothy E. Moutafis, C. Ronald Coffin, Frank Van Patterson, Marvel John Yoder
  • Fluid jet cutting system
    Patent number: 6216573
    Abstract: A system for generating a high pressure fluid jet includes a variable pressure pump and a burst resistant delivery tube which safely conducts the pressurized stream to an instrument. The pump includes a disposable diaphragm pump cartridge which is driven by a reusable pump. The delivery tube may be a coiled hypo tube which enhances flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Hydrocision, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy E. Moutafis, C. Ronald Coffin, Frank Van Patterson, Marvel John Yoder
  • Instrument for creating a fluid jet
    Patent number: 5944686
    Abstract: An instrument for delivering a variable pressure stream of fluid as a coherent jet. The instrument may be configured for holding in the hand of a user or for manipulation by machine control. The orifices may be oriented axially, transversely or obliquely. A deflector may be provided opposite the orifice to transform the jet stream into a harmless spray. The deflector may be slidable (in the axial mode) or pivotable (in the transverse mode) to ensure a small instrument profile. The instrument may be moldable allowing the user to reshape the jet tip into a desired configuration. The instrument may be remotely steerable and enable a user to selectively alter the direction of the jet without having to remove the instrument from the surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: HydroCision, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Van Patterson, Marvel John Yoder, Timothy E. Moutafis
  • Method for using a fluid jet cutting system
    Patent number: 5871462
    Abstract: A method of pin-pointing a fluid jet onto a target involves pumping fluid at a low pressure through a jet creating instrument, directing the low pressure jet onto a target and pumping the fluid at a higher pressure while maintaining the jet on the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Hydrocision, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvel John Yoder, Frank Van Patterson, Timothy E. Moutafis