Patents by Inventor Richard K. Spero

Richard K. Spero 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).

  • Rotational core biopsy device with liquid cryogen adhesion probe
    Patent number: 8231545
    Abstract: A device for biopsy of body tissue. The device is driven by liquid CO2, and is provided with a control system to control various components to effectuate rotating core biopsies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Scion Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo, Russell L. DeLonzor
  • Rotational Core Biopsy Device with Liquid Cryogen Adhesion Probe
    Publication number: 20100049087
    Abstract: A device for biopsy of body tissue. The device is driven by liquid CO2, and is provided with a control system to control various components to effectuate rotating core biopsies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo, Russell L. DeLonzor
  • Rotational core biopsy device with liquid cryogen adhesion probe
    Patent number: 7611475
    Abstract: A device for biopsy of body tissue. The device is driven by liquid CO2, and is provided with a control system to control various components to effectuate rotating core biopsies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo, Russell L. DeLonzor
  • Rotational Core Biopsy Device With Liquid Cryogen Adhesion Probe
    Publication number: 20080281225
    Abstract: A device for biopsy of body tissue. The device is driven by liquid CO2, and is provided with a control system to control various components to effectuate rotating core biopsies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo, Russel L. DeLonzor
  • Rotational core biopsy device with liquid cryogen adhesion probe
    Patent number: 7402140
    Abstract: A device for biopsy of body tissue. The device is driven by liquid CO2, and is provided with a control system to control various components to effectuate rotating core biopsies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo, Russell L. DeLonzor
  • Sealant applicator tip and application method
    Patent number: 6733472
    Abstract: Multipurpose fluid applicators and applicator tips, particularly suitable for surgical purposes, are disclosed. The applicators and applicator tips are specifically designed for dispensing various combinations of sterile pressurized gas, suction, irrigation and sealant agents, including a mixed liquid sealant agent. Preferred embodiments employ a dual-acting valve selectively to control the flow of gas or suction which valve is capable of simultaneously varying flow from a source and the venting of that flow to atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Epstein, Mitchell E. Levinson, Richard K. Spero
  • Gel pad optical sensor
    Patent number: 5830136
    Abstract: An improved sensor using a gel. In one aspect, the gel is an oil plasticized thermoplastic elastomer gel. In one embodiment, the gel is mineral oil-based. The gel may be embedded on a support layer. Means for reducing shunted light from the gel are provided, such as substantially opaque material in the gel or breaks in the gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated
    Inventors: Russell L. Delonzor, Jason Gentry, Michael E. Fein, Albert L. Ollerdessen, Richard K. Spero
  • Biopsy device
    Patent number: D569515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Daniel V. Van Buskirk, Stephen L. Daleo
  • Biopsy device
    Patent number: D569516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, Richard K. Spero, Christopher D. Owen, Matthew J. Nalipinski, Steven L. Daleo