Patent Assignment
Reel/Frame 024672/0088
Security Agreement
Recorded: 2010-07-13
Pages: 71
Assignor
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Executed: 2010-07-09
Assignee
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS AGENT
2 BETHESDA METRO CENTER, SUITE 600, BETHESDA, MARYLAND, 20814
Covered Properties
(295)
Method and Apparatus for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,526,822 →
Application:
08/217,246 →
Needle Core Biopsy Instrument
Patent:
5,511,556 →
Application:
08/225,594 →
Methods and Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Application:
08/308,097 →
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Device Syringe Holder
Patent:
5,469,860 →
Application:
08/331,283 →
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,649,547 →
Application:
08/386,941 →
Needle Core Biopsy Instrument with Durable or Disposable Cannula Assembly
Patent:
5,560,373 →
Application:
08/417,750 →
Control System and Method for Automated Biopsy Device
Patent:
5,769,086 →
Application:
08/568,143 →
Apparatus for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,775,333 →
Application:
08/645,225 →
Needle Core Biopsy Device
Patent:
5,817,033 →
Application:
08/658,487 →
Methods and Devices for Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,810,806 →
Application:
08/705,622 →
Methods and Devices for Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,913,857 →
Application:
08/786,497 →
Apparatus and Method for Marking Tissue
Patent:
5,902,310 →
Application:
08/802,958 →
Articulating Guide Arm for Medical Applications
Patent:
6,085,749 →
Application:
08/804,913 →
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
08/825,899 →
Methods and Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Patent:
6,228,055 →
Application:
08/858,389 →
Vacuum Control System and Method for Automated Biopsy Device
Patent:
6,017,316 →
Application:
08/878,468 →
Method and Apparatus for Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,928,164 →
Application:
09/004,737 →
Method and Apparatus for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
5,980,469 →
Application:
09/004,782 →
Needle Core Biopsy Device
Patent:
5,971,939 →
Application:
09/064,179 →
Biopsy Instrument with Removable Extractor
Patent:
6,077,230 →
Application:
09/078,476 →
Method of Use for a Multi-Port Biopsy Instrument
Patent:
5,964,716 →
Application:
09/078,790 →
Biopsy Instrument with Multi-Port Needle
Patent:
5,944,673 →
Application:
09/078,979 →
Applier for Implantable Surgical Marker
Patent:
6,261,302 →
Application:
09/105,570 →
Implantable Surgical Marker
Patent:
5,941,890 →
Application:
09/105,757 →
Surgical Biopsy Device
Patent:
6,007,497 →
Application:
09/107,845 →
Method for Implanting a Biopsy Marker
Patent:
6,220,248 →
Application:
09/176,557 →
Biopsy Instrument with Tissue Penetrating Spiral
Patent:
6,083,237 →
Application:
09/177,779 →
Surgical Device for the Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
09/178,075 →
Subcutaneous Cavity Marking Device and Method
Application:
09/220,618 →
Control Method for an Automated Surgical Biopsy Device
Patent:
6,120,462 →
Application:
09/282,140 →
Control Apparatus for an Automated Surgical Biopsy Device
Patent:
6,086,544 →
Application:
09/282,142 →
Subcutaneous Cavity Marking Device and Method
Patent:
6,356,782 →
Application:
09/285,329 →
Subcutaneous Cavity Marking Device and Method
Patent:
6,371,904 →
Application:
09/347,185 →
Fluid Collection Apparatus for a Surgical Device
Patent:
6,162,187 →
Application:
09/365,619 →
Methods and Devices for Collection of Soft Tissue
Patent:
6,280,398 →
Application:
09/420,339 →
Method for Using a Surgical Biopsy System with Remote Control for Selecting and Operational Mode
Surgical Biopsy System with Remote Control for Selcting an Operational Mode
Patent:
6,428,487 →
Application:
09/466,491 →
Articulating Guide Arm for Medical Applications
Patent:
6,488,030 →
Application:
09/496,518 →
Biopsy instrument with breakable sample segments
Patent:
6,231,522 →
Application:
09/506,914 →
Method of use for a biopsy instrument with breakable sample segments
Patent:
6,241,687 →
Application:
09/506,916 →
Surgical device for the collection of soft tissue
Patent:
6,273,862 →
Application:
09/543,122 →
Implantable Surgical Marker
Patent:
6,425,903 →
Application:
09/567,211 →
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
09/734,787 →
Publication:
US 2001/0007925
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Subcutaneous Cavity Marking Device
Biopsy Instrument with Tissue Marking Element
Patent:
6,432,064 →
Application:
09/829,085 →
Surgical Biopsy Device Having Automatic Rotation of the Probe for Taking Multiple Samples
Device and method for safe location and marking of a biopsy cavity
Patent:
9,669,113 →
Application:
09/869,282 →
Methods and Devices for Collection of Soft Tissue
Surgical Device for the Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
09/895,732 →
Publication:
US 2001/0047183
Surgical Biopsy Device Having a Flexible Cutter
Calibration Method for an Automated Surgical Biopsy Device
Methods for Defining and Marking Tissue
Biopsy Marker Delivery System
Transmission Assembly for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Lockout for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Firing Mechanism for Use in a Surgical Biopsy Device
Fork Assembly for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Remote Thumbwheel for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Mri Compatible Surgical Biopsy Device Having a Tip Which Leaves an Artifact
Mri Compatible Surgical Biopsy Device
Subcutaneous cavity marking device and method
Application:
10/114,712 →
Publication:
US 2002/0107437
Methods and devices for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue
Application:
10/126,218 →
Publication:
US 2002/0120212
Device for Removal of Tissue Lesions
Perimeter Cut Biopsy Probe
Biopsy Method
Method of Tissue Lesion Removal
MRI compatible biopsy device with detachable probe
Application:
10/170,535 →
Publication:
US 2003/0199753
Localization Mechanism for an Mri Compatible Biopsy Device
Method for Using an Mri Compatible Biopsy Device with Detachable Probe
Surgical Biopsy System with Remote Control for Selecting an Operational Mode
Methods and Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Localization Mechanism for an Mri Compatible Biopsy Device
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Method for Operating Biopsy Device
Fork Assembly for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Remote Thumbwheel for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Surgical Biopsy Device Having Automatic Rotation of the Probe for Taking Multiple Samples
Methods and devices for defining and marking tissue
Application:
10/630,883 →
Publication:
US 2004/0024304
Surgical Device for the Collection of Soft Tissue
Biopsy Marker Delivery System
Biopsy Instrument with Internal Specimen Collection Mechanism
Biopsy Device
Application:
10/684,905 →
Publication:
US 2004/0158173
Biopsy Device with Sample Tube
Biopsy Device with Piston Advance
Methods and devices for defining and marking tissue
Application:
10/734,671 →
Publication:
US 2005/0165305
Biopsy Device with Variable Speed Cutter Advance
Method of Operating a Biopsy Device
Electrode sleeve for biopsy device
Application:
10/800,339 →
Publication:
US 2005/0203441
Method of Forming a Biopsy Device
Biopsy device
Apparatus and method for marking tissue
Application:
10/810,354 →
Publication:
US 2005/0234336
Marker Device and Method of Deploying a Cavity Marker Using a Surgical Biopsy Device
Surgical Biopsy System with Control Unit for Selecting an Operational Mode
Subcutaneous Biopsy Cavity Marker Device
Cutter for Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device with Sample Storage
Fluid control for biopsy device
Application:
10/953,397 →
Publication:
US 2006/0074344
Biopsy apparatus and method
Application:
10/953,834 →
Publication:
US 2006/0074345
Biopsy Apparatus and Method
Biopsy Cavity Marking Device and Method
Biopsy cavity marking device and method
Application:
10/960,622 →
Publication:
US 2005/0059888
Biopsy Site Marker
Biopsy cavity marking device and method
Application:
10/961,581 →
Publication:
US 2005/0080338
Biopsy Cavity Marking Device
Methods for Marking a Biopsy Site
Core Sampling Biopsy Device with Short Coupled Mri-Compatible Driver
Method of manufacturing a needle assembly for use with a biopsy device
Application:
11/027,120 →
Publication:
US 2006/0144548
Biopsy Instrument with Improved Needle Penetration
Device for Tissue Removal
Biopsy Device with Variable Side Aperture
Mri Biopsy Device
Mri Biopsy Apparatus Incorporating a Sleeve and Multi-Function Obturator
Mri Biopsy Device Localization Fixture
Surgical biopsy device having a flexible cutter
Application:
11/172,557 →
Publication:
US 2005/0240118
Biopsy Device with Replaceable Probe and Incorporating Vibration Insertion Assist and Static Vacuum Source Sample Stacking Retrieval
Biopsy device incorporating an adjustable probe sleeve
Application:
11/222,575 →
Publication:
US 2006/0200041
Biopsy Cavity Marking Device
Devices and methods for marking a biopsy site
Application:
11/282,285 →
Publication:
US 2006/0074443
Biopsy site marker
Application:
11/283,310 →
Publication:
US 2006/0079770
MRI biopsy apparatus incorporating an imageable penetrating portion
Biopsy Device with Replaceable Probe Incorporating Static Vacuum Source Dual Valve Sample Stacking Retrieval and Saline Flush
Guided disposable fiducial for breast biopsy localization fixture
Application:
11/346,715 →
Publication:
US 2006/0241385
Biopsy Needle and Method
Cryogenic probe
Application:
11/351,733 →
Publication:
US 2007/0191732
Biopsy Device with Variable Speed Cutter Advance
Biopsy Method
Biopsy device
Application:
11/369,163 →
Publication:
US 2007/0208272
Device for Minimally Invasive Internal Tissue Removal
Device for Minimally Invasive Internal Tissue Removal
Biopsy device marker deployment
Application:
11/370,357 →
Publication:
US 2006/0217635
Methods and devices for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue
Application:
11/388,453 →
Publication:
US 2006/0167377
Biopsy Device Incorporating an Adjustable Probe Sleeve
Device for Minimally Invasive Internal Tissue Removal
MRI biopsy device
Application:
11/395,796 →
Publication:
US 2007/0232953
Biopsy Cannula Adjustable Depth Stop
Grid and rotatable cube guide localization fixture for biopsy device
Mri Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device with Vacuum Assisted Bleeding Control
Energy Biopsy Device for Tissue Penetration and Hemostasis
Application:
11/428,033 →
Publication:
US 2008/0200835
Mri Biopsy Device Localization Fixture
Vacuum Syringe Assisted Biopsy Device
Biopsy Method
Biopsy marker delivery system
Application:
11/496,830 →
Publication:
US 2008/0188768
Remote Thumbwheel for a Surgical Biopsy Device
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Tissue Sample Revolver Drum Biopsy Device
Tissue Sample Serial Capturing Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device with Integral Vacuum Assist and Tissue Sample and Fluid Capturing Canister
Biopsy Device with Manually Rotated Sample Barrel
Trigger Fired Radial Plate Specimen Retrieval Biopsy Instrument
Application:
11/782,963 →
Publication:
US 2008/0004545
Mri Biopsy Device
Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System with Integrated Control Interface
Application:
11/852,728 →
Publication:
US 2008/0221478
Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System with Ancillary Device Authentication
Application:
11/852,742 →
Publication:
US 2008/0221443
Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System with Integrated Utilities
Application:
11/852,750 →
Publication:
US 2008/0221479
Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System with Integrated Surgical, Therapy, and Diagnostic Devices
Application:
11/852,757 →
Publication:
US 2008/0221444
Method for Operating a Biopsy Device
Manually Rotatable Piercer
Surgical Device for the Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
11/930,701 →
Publication:
US 2008/0146965
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Vacuum Timing Algorithm for Biopsy Device
Revolving Tissue Sample Holder for Biopsy Device
Deployment Device Interface for Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device Tissue Sample Holder Rotation Control
Presentation of Biopsy Sample by Biopsy Device
User Interface On Biopsy Device
Application:
11/942,816 →
Publication:
US 2009/0131819
Icon-Based User Interface on Biopsy System Control Module
Graphical User Interface For Biopsy System Control Module
Application:
11/942,919 →
Publication:
US 2009/0131821
Engagement Interface for Biopsy System Vacuum Module
Biopsy Device with Sharps Reduction Feature
Biopsy Device with Illuminated Tissue Holder
Biopsy Device with Motorized Needle Cocking
Biopsy Device with Fine Pitch Drive Train
Biopsy System with Vacuum Control Module
Biopsy Sample Storage
Clutch and Valving System for Tetherless Biopsy Device
Vacuum Sensor and Pressure Pump for Tetherless Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device with Variable Side Aperture
Method and Apparatus for Inserting Biopsy Site Marker in Marker Body
Biopsy Site Marker Deployment Instrument
Biopsy Probe With Hypodermic Lumen
Application:
12/038,180 →
Publication:
US 2009/0216151
Needle Tip For Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device Needle Tip
Application:
12/117,933 →
Publication:
US 2008/0281224
Method for Biopsy Device Needle Tip
Application:
12/117,964 →
Publication:
US 2008/0280540
Biopsy Devices with Universal Probe
Biopsy Device
Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Method of Making a Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Application:
12/196,302 →
Publication:
US 2010/0049085
Biopsy Device with Variable Speed Cutter Advance
Biopsy Device Tissue Port Adjustment
Localization Mechanism for an Mri Compatible Biopsy Device
Application:
12/255,027 →
Publication:
US 2009/0156961
Marker Device and Method of Deploying a Cavity Marker Using a Surgical Biopsy Device
Application:
12/330,560 →
Publication:
US 2009/0088665
Hand Actuated Tetherless Biopsy Device with Pistol Grip
Application:
12/335,578 →
Publication:
US 2010/0152610
Hand Actuated Tetherless Biopsy Device with Scissors Grip
Biopsy Device with Sliding Cutter Cover
Biopsy Device with Detachable Needle
Application:
12/337,684 →
Publication:
US 2010/0160822
Biopsy Device with Telescoping Cutter Cover
Biopsy Probe and Targeting Set Interface
Biopsy Device with Retractable Cutter
Control Module Interface for Mri Biopsy Device
Multi-Orientation Targeting Set for Mri Biopsy Device
Mechanical Tissue Sample Holder Indexing Device
Biopsy Device with Discrete Tissue Chambers
Z-Stop Feature of Targeting Set for MRI Biopsy Device
Application:
12/337,922 →
Publication:
US 2010/0160811
Biopsy Device with Central Thumbwheel
Application:
12/337,942 →
Publication:
US 2010/0160819
Targeting Set for MRI Biopsy Device with Probe Holster Support
Tissue Biopsy Device with Rotatably Linked Thumbwheel and Tissue Sample Holder
Biopsy Site Marker Applier
Application:
12/365,370 →
Publication:
US 2009/0209853
Biopsy Method
Application:
12/365,390 →
Publication:
US 2009/0209854
Biopsy Cannula Adjustable Depth Stop
Surgical Device for the Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
12/372,998 →
Publication:
US 2009/0198149
Devices Useful in Imaging
Biopsy Devices
Methods For Imaging
Application:
12/406,138 →
Publication:
US 2009/0270726
Biopsy Device
Method of Manufacturing a Needle Assembly for Use with a Biopsy Device
Mri Biopsy Apparatus Incorporating a Sleeve and Multi-Function Obturator
Application:
12/467,347 →
Publication:
US 2009/0281453
Tetherless Biopsy Device with Self-Reversing Cutter Drive Mechanism
Tetherless Biopsy Device with Reusable Portion
Biopsy Targeting Cube with Elastomeric Edges
Biopsy Targeting Cube with Elastomeric Body
Biopsy Targeting Cube with Malleable Members
Biopsy Targeting Cube with Angled Interface
Biopsy Targeting Cube with Living Hinges
MRI Biopsy Targeting Grid Wall Guide
Application:
12/486,196 →
Publication:
US 2010/0324444
Mri Biopsy Targeting Grid with Round Openings
MRI Biopsy Cylindraceous Targeting Guide
Application:
12/486,284 →
Publication:
US 2010/0324445
Tissue Model for Testing Biopsy Needles
Patent:
8,342,851 →
Application:
12/533,190 →
Methods and Devices for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Valve Mechanism for Tetherless Biopsy Device
Method of Tetherless Biopsy Device Operation
Multi-Button Biopsy Device
Flexible Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Application:
12/563,360 →
Publication:
US 2011/0071423
Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Biopsy Marker Delivery Device with Positioning Component
Application:
12/565,968 →
Publication:
US 2011/0071391
MRI Biopsy Targeting Cube with Retention Wiper
Application:
12/573,177 →
Publication:
US 2011/0082364
Mri Biopsy Targeting Cube with Snap Corners
Mri Biopsy Targeting Cube with Eccentric Lock
MRI Biopsy Targeting Cube with Locking Flap
Application:
12/580,300 →
Publication:
US 2011/0092983
Mri Biopsy Targeting Cube with Gripping Arms
Mri Biopsy Targeting Guide with Rotational Lock
Application:
12/580,321 →
Publication:
US 2011/0092850
Biopsy Marker Delivery Configured to Retain Marker Prior to Intended Deployment.
Biopsy Device and Method
Application:
12/609,287 →
Publication:
US 2010/0063416
Biopsy Device
Application:
12/609,292 →
Publication:
US 2010/0049086
Methods for Defining and Marking Tissue
Biopsy Device with Translating Valve Mechanism
Biopsy Device with Rotatable Tissue Sample Holder
Hydrophobic Filter Assembly for Biopsy System
Biopsy Device Tissue Sample Holder with Flow Restriction Device
MRI Compatible Biopsy Device
Application:
12/707,849 →
Publication:
US 2011/0201965
Spring Loaded Biopsy Device
Application:
12/709,624 →
Publication:
US 2011/0208090
Biopsy Device with Auxiliary Vacuum Source
Tissue Harvesting, Mincing, and Transport Device
Needle Tip for Biopsy Device
Biopsy Device with Variable Side Aperture
MRI Biopsy Device
Application:
12/719,173 →
Publication:
US 2010/0160818
Method and Device for Obtaining Tissue Samples
Application:
12/757,273 →
Publication:
US 2010/0198066
Biopsy Device With Integral vacuum Assist And Tissue Sample And Fluid Capturing Canister
Subcutaneous Biopsy Cavity Marker Device
Device and Method for Safe Location and Marking of a Biopsy Cavity
Emissions Analyzer and Methods of Using Same
Application:
12/778,519 →
Publication:
US 2010/0292934
Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Application:
12/787,492 →
Publication:
US 2011/0218433
Operational mode icon for a display screen of a control unit for a surgical device
Patent:
455,758 →
Application:
29/119,874 →
Ornamental Design for an Operational Mode Icon for a Display Screen of a Control Unit for a Surgical Device
Patent:
471,206 →
Application:
29/148,739 →
Articulating Guide Arm for Medical Applications
Application:
60/012,302 →
Apparatus and Method for Marking Tissue
Application:
60/023,883 →
Calibration method for an automated surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/222,416 →
Transmission assembly for a surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/240,284 →
Lockout for a surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/240,318 →
Fork assembly for a surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/240,491 →
Remote thumbwheel for a surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/240,492 →
Firing mechanism for use in a surgical biopsy device
Application:
60/240,877 →
MRI compatible biopsy device with detachable probe
Application:
60/374,635 →
Localization mechanism for an MRI compatible biopsy device
Application:
60/374,728 →
Method for using an MRI compatible biopsy device with detatchale probe
Application:
60/374,807 →
Biopsy device with piston advance
Application:
60/432,545 →
Biopsy device with sample tube
Application:
60/432,546 →
Biopsy device with cutter advance
Application:
60/449,970 →
Subcutaneous biopsy cavity marker device
Application:
60/476,533 →
MRI biopsy device
Application:
60/573,510 →
Biopsy device marker deployment
Application:
60/665,432 →
Biopsy System
Application:
60/869,736 →
Biospy sample storage
Application:
60/874,792 →
Integrated Imaging and Biopsy System
Application:
60/893,454 →
Biospy Device Needle Tip
Application:
60/917,375 →
Biopsy Site Marker Applier with Sliding Member
Application:
61/029,685 →
Pem and Bsgi Biopsy Devices
Application:
61/047,160 →
Tissue Model for Use in Testing Biopsy Needle Tip
Application:
61/098,320 →
Method And Device For Obtaining Tissue Samples
Application:
61/236,972 →
Biopsy Marker Delivery Device
Application:
61/309,550 →
Apparatus for Automated Biopsy and Collection of Soft Tissue
Application:
90/007,651 →
Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Application:
90/008,092 →
Methods for Marking a Biopsy Site
Application:
90/008,824 →
Devices for Defining and Marking Tissue
Application:
90/009,100 →
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Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Sep 29, 1996
From: RITCHART, MARK A.; TRAN, MINH; COLE, MARK; BURBANK, FRED H.
To: BIOPSYS MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 008177/0666 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jun 2, 2004
From: LAURUS MEDICAL CORPORATION
To: DESANTIS, STEPHEN A.
Reel/Frame 014683/0348 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jun 3, 2004
From: DESANTIS, STEPHEN
To: SIMPLICITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 014683/0635 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jun 11, 2004
From: DESANTIS, STEPHEN
To: SIMPLICITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 014718/0695 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Dec 16, 2004
From: SIMPLICITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
Reel/Frame 015460/0011 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jul 9, 2010
From: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
To: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
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