Patents by Inventor Norman J. Hedman

Norman J. Hedman 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).

  • Rollforming machine
    Patent number: 6604397
    Abstract: A rollforming machine includes an apparatus for adjusting a forming roll for forming components from materials of different thicknesses. The rollforming machine further includes an apparatus structured and arranged for overbending the component being rollformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred C. Patty, John M. Pacalo, III, Norman J. Hedman, Larry E. Stimpert, II, Joseph A. Jinkens
  • Rollforming machine and methods
    Publication number: 20030000271
    Abstract: Rollforming machines and methods for adjusting a forming roll for forming components from materials of different thicknesses. The rollforming machines and methods may also provide for overbending the component being rollformed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Alfred C. Patty, John M. Pacalo, Norman J. Hedman, Larry E. Stimpert, Joseph A. Jinkens
  • Movable sample tube multiple biopsy sampling device
    Patent number: 6053877
    Abstract: An instrument for obtaining tissue samples from a site deep within the body. The instrument has an elongated proximal portion that is constructed to follow a long, torturous path to the site and has a distal end constructed to sever and remove a tissue sample from the body, including tissue specimens, polyps or the like. The instrument is constructed to take multiple biopsy samples without being withdrawn from the body. The instrument includes a tissue sample retractor. The retractor is axially movable between an extended tissue-engaging position and a retracted position. There is an open passage into which the retractor moves when moving from the extended to the retracted position. The retractor has a distal end portion constructed to engage tissue and apply axial transporting force thereto while moving from the extended to the retracted position. The retractor is constructed to be advanced and retracted repeatedly to accumulate a series of samples in the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Corporation
    Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Joseph E. Young, Scott E. Swaffar, Michael B. Mosholder, Kenneth E. Hughes, Jan B. Yates, Norman J. Hedman, Jeremy M. Harris, Alan A. Alten
  • Moveable sample tube multiple biopsy sampling device
    Patent number: 5871453
    Abstract: An instrument for obtaining tissue samples from a site deep within the body. The instrument has an elongated proximal portion that is constructed to follow a long, torturous path to the site and has a distal end constructed to sever and remove a tissue sample from the body, including tissue specimens, polyps or the like. The instrument is constructed to take multiple biopsy samples without being withdrawn from the body. The instrument includes a tissue sample retractor. The retractor is axially movable between an extended tissue-engaging position and a retracted position. There is an open passage into which the retractor moves when moving from the extended to the retracted position. The retractor has a distal end portion constructed to engage tissue and apply axial transporting force thereto while moving from the extended to the retracted position. The retractor is constructed to be advanced and retracted repeatedly to accumulate a series of samples in the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Corporation
    Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Joseph E. Young, Scott E. Swaffar, Michael B. Mosholder, Kenneth E. Hughes, Jan B. Yates, Norman J. Hedman, Jeremy M. Harris, Alan A. Alten