Patents by Inventor Melody L. Mitro

Melody L. Mitro 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).

  • Graphical user interface for biopsy device
    Patent number: 10314563
    Abstract: A biopsy system, including a probe set, a holster, and a user interface. The probe set includes a plurality of probes. Each probe of the probe set includes a probe body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder is in communication with the cutter to receive one or more tissue samples. The holster is selectively securable to each probe of the probe set. The user interface is in communication with the holster. The user interface includes a display. The user interface is configured to identify which probe of the probe set is secured to the holster when a selected probe of the probe set is secured to the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica P. Leimbach, Kathryn M. Dodd, Melody L. Mitro
  • Tissue collection assembly for biopsy device
    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
  • MRI BIOPSY SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20180214140
    Abstract: A depth stop assembly for use with a biopsy device targeting cannula includes a depth stop and a thumbwheel. The depth stop is configured to receive the targeting cannula. The depth stop has a lock to selectively restrict axial movement of the targeting cannula relative to the depth stop. The thumbwheel is motion-coupled to the depth stop. The thumbwheel has a circumferential finger gripping area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew P. Nock, Edward A. RHAD, Robert M. HOUSEHOLDER, Melody L. MITRO
  • GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR BIOPSY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160166331
    Abstract: A biopsy system, including a probe set, a holster, and a user interface. The probe set includes a plurality of probes. Each probe of the probe set includes a probe body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder is in communication with the cutter to receive one or more tissue samples. The holster is selectively securable to each probe of the probe set. The user interface is in communication with the holster. The user interface includes a display. The user interface is configured to identify which probe of the probe set is secured to the holster when a selected probe of the probe set is secured to the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Jessica P. Leimbach, Kathryn M. Dodd, Melody L. Mitro
  • TISSUE COLLECTION ASSEMBLY FOR BIOPSY DEVICE
    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