Patents by Inventor Marvin E. York

Marvin E. York 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).

  • Miniature endoscopic surgical instrument assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 5899919
    Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument assembly including a support sheath, a miniature medical implement member, and a securing mechanism for securing the support sheath and the medical implement member together in fixed relationship. The securing mechanism is adapted for securing the miniature medical implement member and the support sheath to one another when the miniature medical implement member is advanced axially through the support sheath so that the implement member and the support sheath form a co-axial unit. As a result, the support sheath provides rigid support for the miniature medical implement member and prevents the elongated portion thereof from breaking during an endoscopic medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Mist, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Eubanks, Jr., William L. Athas, Marvin E. York, Leon R. Substelny
  • Miniature endoscopic surgical instrument assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 5593420
    Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument assembly including a support sheath, a miniature medical implement member, and a securing mechanism for securing the support sheath and the medical implement member together in fixed relationship. The securing mechanism is adapted for securing the miniature medical implement member and the support sheath to one another when the miniature medical implement member is advanced axially through the support sheath so that the implement member and the support sheath form a co-axial unit. As a result, the support sheath provides rigid support for the miniature medical implement member and prevents the elongated portion thereof from breaking during an endoscopic medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Mist, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Eubanks, Jr, William L. Athas, Marvin E. York, Leon R. Substelny