Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Mescher
Patrick A. Mescher 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).
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Publication number: 20220323052Abstract: A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a tissue sample holder and a sensor. The needle extends from the body. The tissue sample holder is in communication with the needle to receive one or more tissue samples within a sample chamber defined by the tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder includes a receiving cavity. The sensor is configured to detect x-rays. The receiving cavity is sized and shaped to receive the sensor such that the sensor is removably positioned within the tissue sample holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Patrick A. Mescher
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Patent number: 11399812Abstract: A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a tissue sample holder and a sensor. The needle extends from the body. The tissue sample holder is in communication with the needle to receive one or more tissue samples within a sample chamber defined by the tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder includes a receiving cavity. The sensor is configured to detect x-rays. The receiving cavity is sized and shaped to receive the sensor such that the sensor is removably positioned within the tissue sample holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Patrick A. Mescher
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Publication number: 20220031291Abstract: A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Patrick A. Mescher, John R. Andrisek, Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, John S. Ehlert, Kyle P. Moore, Morgan R. Hunter, Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Katheryn M. Dodd
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Patent number: 11179141Abstract: A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Patrick A. Mescher, John R. Andrisek, Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, John S. Ehlert, Kyle P. Moore, Morgan R. Hunter, Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Kathryn M. Dodd
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Patent number: 10595831Abstract: An exemplary biopsy system includes a biopsy device having a probe. The probe includes a distally extending needle and a cutter movable relative to the needle. The probe also includes a tissue sample holder detachably coupled to the proximal end of the probe. The biopsy system has a cycle where the biopsy system provides vacuum to the biopsy device, retracts the cutter to a proximal position, advances the cutter to a distal position, and transports a sample to the tissue sample holder. The biopsy system is capable of adjusting the duration of its cycle during operation of the biopsy device.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventor: Patrick A. Mescher
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Publication number: 20190167238Abstract: A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a tissue sample holder and a sensor. The needle extends from the body. The tissue sample holder is in communication with the needle to receive one or more tissue samples within a sample chamber defined by the tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder includes a receiving cavity. The sensor is configured to detect x-rays. The receiving cavity is sized and shaped to receive the sensor such that the sensor is removably positioned within the tissue sample holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Bryan R. Keller, Patrick A. Mescher
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Patent number: 10052087Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, Todd M. Dahling, Patrick A. Mescher, John A. Hibner, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Raj G. Raghavendran, Gavin M. Monson
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Publication number: 20180221002Abstract: A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Patrick A. Mescher, John R. Andrisek, Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, John S. Ehlert, Kyle P. Moore, Morgan R. Hunter, Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Kathryn M. Dodd
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Patent number: 9931104Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a biopsy instrument into tissue of a patent comprises a cannula, a guide device, a support structure, and a locking assembly. At least a portion of the biopsy instrument is insertable into the cannula. The guide device comprises at least one guide hole. The at least one guide hole is configured to receive the cannula. The support structure is configured to position the guide device relative to a breast of a patent. The locking assembly comprises a lock arm that is configured to engage the cannula to restrict translational movement of the cannula within the guide hole of the guide device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, Andrew P. Nock, Khayrollah Taherkhani, Jessica P. Leimbach, Patrick A. Mescher
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Publication number: 20170000467Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, and a cutter actuation mechanism. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter actuation mechanism rotates and translates the cutter relative to the body and relative to the needle. The cutter has an overmold presenting a lead screw and a hex portion. The cutter actuation mechanism comprises a first gear disposed about the hex portion of the overmold and a second gear engaged with the lead screw of the overmold by a nut that is integral with the second gear. The cutter actuation mechanism is operable to simultaneously rotate the first gear relative to the body at a first rotational speed and the second gear relative to the body at a second rotational speed. With the lead screw and the nut rotating at different rotational speeds, the lead screw rotates relative to the nut at a third rotational speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: John A. Hibner, Patrick A. Mescher, Edward A. Rhad
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Patent number: 9468424Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, and a cutter actuation mechanism. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter actuation mechanism rotates and translates the cutter relative to the body and relative to the needle. The cutter has an overmold presenting a lead screw and a hex portion. The cutter actuation mechanism comprises a first gear disposed about the hex portion of the overmold and a second gear engaged with the lead screw of the overmold by a nut that is integral with the second gear. The cutter actuation mechanism is operable to simultaneously rotate the first gear relative to the body at a first rotational speed and the second gear relative to the body at a second rotational speed. With the lead screw and the nut rotating at different rotational speeds, the lead screw rotates relative to the nut at a third rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Hibner, Patrick A. Mescher, Edward A. Rhad
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Patent number: 9433403Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device and a vacuum control module. The biopsy device includes a cannula and a cutter that translates relative to the cannula to obtain tissue samples. The vacuum control module includes a source of vacuum in communication with the cutter and a user interface. The user interface includes a first page and a second page. The first page has a first graphical representation to indicate the operational status of the biopsy device and does not accept user inputs to alter the operational status of the biopsy device. The second page has at least one icon to adjust the operational status of the biopsy device indicated on the first page and a second graphical representation to indicate the adjustment to the operational status of the biopsy device. The user interface includes a user input feature to select the first page or the second page.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Trevor W. V. Speeg, Raj G. Raghavendran, Patrick A. Mescher, Wells D. Haberstich, Robert F. Weikel, Jr., Gregory W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160120519Abstract: An exemplary biopsy system includes a biopsy device having a probe. The probe includes a distally extending needle and a cutter movable relative to the needle. The probe also includes a tissue sample holder detachably coupled to the proximal end of the probe. The biopsy system has a cycle where the biopsy system provides vacuum to the biopsy device, retracts the cutter to a proximal position, advances the cutter to a distal position, and transports a sample to the tissue sample holder. The biopsy system is capable of adjusting the duration of its cycle during operation of the biopsy device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: Patrick A. Mescher
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Publication number: 20150374349Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, Todd M. Dahling, Patrick A. Mescher, John A. Hibner, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Raj G. Raghavendran, Gavin M. Monson
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Patent number: 9134388Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, Todd M. Dahling, Patrick A. Mescher, John A. Hibner, Trevor W. V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Raj G. Raghavendran, Gavin M. Monson
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Publication number: 20150025414Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a biopsy instrument into tissue of a patent comprises a cannula, a guide device, a support structure, and a locking assembly. At least a portion of the biopsy instrument is insertable into the cannula. The guide device comprises at least one guide hole. The at least one guide hole is configured to receive the cannula. The support structure is configured to position the guide device relative to a breast of a patent. The locking assembly comprises a lock arm that is configured to engage the cannula to restrict translational movement of the cannula within the guide hole of the guide device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, Andrew P. Nock, Khayrollah Taherkhani, Jessica P. Leimbach, Patrick A. Mescher
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Publication number: 20140371626Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, and a cutter actuation mechanism. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter actuation mechanism rotates and translates the cutter relative to the body and relative to the needle. The cutter has an overmold presenting a lead screw and a hex portion. The cutter actuation mechanism comprises a first gear disposed about the hex portion of the overmold and a second gear engaged with the lead screw of the overmold by a nut that is integral with the second gear. The cutter actuation mechanism is operable to simultaneously rotate the first gear relative to the body at a first rotational speed and the second gear relative to the body at a second rotational speed. With the lead screw and the nut rotating at different rotational speeds, the lead screw rotates relative to the nut at a third rotational speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: John A. Hibner, Patrick A. Mescher, Edward A. Rhad
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Patent number: 8845548Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, and a cutter actuation mechanism. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter actuation mechanism rotates and translates the cutter relative to the body and relative to the needle. The cutter has an overmold presenting a lead screw and a hex portion. The cutter actuation mechanism comprises a first gear disposed about the hex portion of the overmold and a second gear engaged with the lead screw of the overmold by a nut that is integral with the second gear. The cutter actuation mechanism is operable to simultaneously rotate the first gear relative to the body at a first rotational speed and the second gear relative to the body at a second rotational speed. With the lead screw and the nut rotating at different rotational speeds, the lead screw rotates relative to the nut at a third rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Hibner, Patrick A. Mescher, Edward A. Rhad
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Publication number: 20140088458Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, Todd M. Dahling, Patrick A. Mescher, John A. Hibner, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Jessica P. Leimbach, Raj G. Raghavendran, Gavin M. Monson
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Publication number: 20140039343Abstract: A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Patrick A. Mescher, John R. Andrisek, Edward A. Rhad, Kevin M. Fiebig, John S. Ehlert, Kyle P. Moore, Morgan R. Hunter, Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach, Trevor W.V. Speeg, Kathryn M. Dodd