Patents by Inventor William H. Diepenbrock

William H. Diepenbrock 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).

  • Patent number: 5669394
    Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor drive pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: The Board Of Regents of the Univ. of Oklahoma
    Inventors: Karl H. Bergey, William H. Diepenbrock