Patents by Inventor Mary-Catherine Marshall

Mary-Catherine Marshall 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).

  • Needle stabilizer
    Patent number: 8308740
    Abstract: A stabilizing apparatus for stabilizing the position of a needle when penetrating the skin of a patient, the apparatus has a frame structure with a base for placement against the skin in the vicinity of an intended needle entry point. A flexible diaphragm is supported by the frame structure and is spaced apart from the base of the frame structure to be disposed at a position away from the skin. The flexible diaphragm is configured to releasably grip the shaft of the needle at a distance from the needle entry point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Kristin Ann Tolley, Mary-Catherine Marshall
  • Needle Stabilizer
    Publication number: 20080006551
    Abstract: A stabilizing apparatus for stabilizing the position of a needle when penetrating the skin of a patient, the apparatus has a frame structure with a base for placement against the skin in the vicinity of an intended needle entry point. A flexible diaphragm is supported by the frame structure and is spaced apart from the base of the frame structure to be disposed at a position away from the skin. The flexible diaphragm is configured to releasably grip the shaft of the needle at a distance from the needle entry point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Kristin Ann Tolley, Mary-Catherine Marshall