US20040153113A1 - Surgical tattooing apparatus and method - Google Patents
Surgical tattooing apparatus and method Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20040153113A1 US20040153113A1 US10/757,009 US75700904A US2004153113A1 US 20040153113 A1 US20040153113 A1 US 20040153113A1 US 75700904 A US75700904 A US 75700904A US 2004153113 A1 US2004153113 A1 US 2004153113A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- ink
- tattoo
- ink cartridge
- port
- needle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M37/00—Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
- A61M37/0076—Tattooing apparatus
- A61M37/0084—Tattooing apparatus with incorporated liquid feeding device
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K11/00—Marking of animals
- A01K11/005—Branding or tattooing devices for animals
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/39—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/39—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers
- A61B2090/3937—Visible markers
- A61B2090/395—Visible markers with marking agent for marking skin or other tissue
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/39—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers
- A61B2090/3987—Applicators for implanting markers
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a surgical apparatus and method for tattooing a patient for a surgical procedure, and, more particularly to a universal procedure and associated instrumentation for tattooing radiation patients for purposes of identifying target points for repetitive radiation.
- the method and instrumentation of the present invention ensures the use of sterile tattoo ink in each tattooing procedure thereby overcoming disadvantages of current practices used for surgical tattooing.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view with parts separate of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the ink dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another alternate embodiment of the ink dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 8;
- FIG. 12 is a flow chart illustrating the preferred procedure for applying a surgical tattoo with the instrumentation.
- FIGS. 1 - 4 illustrate a preferred ink dispensing instrument in accordance with the present invention.
- Tattoo ink dispensing instrument 10 includes essentially three elements, namely, ink cartridge 12 , leading cap 14 and trailing cap 16 .
- Ink cartridge 12 defines internal cavity 18 which accommodates the sterile ink.
- Ink cartridge 12 has a generally frustoconical outer shape or configuration with an enlarged trailing end 20 which gradually tapers to a smaller leading end 22 .
- Leading end 22 defines a narrowed distribution port 24 which has an internal lumen 26 communicating with the internal cavity 18 of ink cartridge 12 .
- Leading cap 14 is placed on ink cartridge 12 prior to loading of the ink and preferably includes an internal stop 34 which is received within the lumen 26 of the port 24 to fluidly seal the port 24 at this end.
- Leading cap 14 further defines an internal circumferential wall 36 which is mounted about the port 24 and preferably dimensioned so as to frictionally engage the port 24 to thereby retain the end cap 14 on the ink cartridge during assembly and shipping.
- the tattoo ink 38 (represented as - - - ) filled within ink cartridge 12 is and is FD&C approved sterile tattoo ink which is the only ink permitted for human skin tattooing. Various colors are contemplated.
- the components of the instrument 10 are preferably fabricated from a suitable polymeric material by known injection molding techniques.
- Ink cartridge 12 may have some rigidity to minimize deformation thereof whereby the tattoo ink is gravity fed through distribution port 24 .
- ink cartridge 12 may be flexible to be squeezed in a manner to force the tattoo ink through distribution port 24 .
- Trailing end cap 16 is preferably rigid.
- l 2 length of cartridge: 1.5-2.1 inches, preferably about 1.8 inches
- d 1 diameter of trailing end cap: 0.250-0.450 inches, preferably about 0.350 inches.
- leading cap 14 is mounted to ink cartridge 12 and the ink cartridge 12 is filled with sterile FD&C approved tattoo ink. Thereafter, trailing cap 16 is then mounted to ink cartridge 12 and sealed through the ultrasonic well joint. Thus the entire device is hermetically sealed, sterile and filled with the appropriate FD&C approved tattoo ink. This device can be prepackaged and shipped and delivered to the end user.
- the ink dispensing instruments of the afore-described embodiments are intended for use in conjunction with a tattoo needle 38 depicted in FIG. 3 which may be secured to the device through any number of known conventional means.
- the needle 38 can be mounted about the distal port and connected therewith with threaded means (shown in phantom) on the needle 38 as internal threads 39 which threadably engage corresponding threads (not shown) of cartridge 12 , a bayonet coupling, a frictional engagement, etc.
- the needle is not required and the ink from the ink cartridge can be dispensed onto a needle point which is subsequently applied to the skin of the patient for tattooing.
- FIGS. 5 - 7 illustrate an alternate embodiment of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 1.
- the trailing cap is eliminated.
- Ink cartridge 12 has an elongated portion or handle 40 adjacent its trailing end and integrally forward therewith during injection molding.
- the handle includes recessed grooves 42 (best depicted in FIG. 6) which accommodate the fingers of the user.
- the elongated portion on handle 40 enables the operator to hold the instrument in a manner similar to using a pencil or pen. This provides the user with a familiar feel that enhances control when applying the tattoo.
- This instrument defines a length ranging from 4.00-4.50 inches, preferably about 4.25 inches.
- step 100 the prepackaged ink dispensing instrument is provided and opened by tattooing personnel.
- a sterilized tattooing needle 38 is mounted to ink cartridge 16 as discussed hereinabove.
- a mounted tattooing needle is not utilized.
- the needle is then introduced to the skin of the patient.
- the ink cartridge is dispensed (step 200 ) or squeezed (or if gravity fed no squeezing is required) to deliver the ink through distal port into the needle and then directed (step 300 ) into the skin of the patient.
- the needle and ink cartridge are discarded (step 400 ).
- a tattooing needle is not mounted to the ink cartridge, but, is introduced within the skin. Thereafter, the tattoo ink is applied to the outer surface of the needle to travel along the needle into the tissue.
- the dispensing instrument of the present invention will be individually wrapped in a sterile packet attached and boxed.
- the packets will be attached to each other and an operator would pull off one packet at a time when needed. See, e.g., the dispensing system disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,358,140 and 5,282,349, the contents of each being incorporated herein by reference.
- the novel instruments will be used for safe and sterile application of permanent tattoo dots on skin for purposes of identifying points of interest. The predominant use would be on radiation patients although other uses are envisioned as well.
- the present invention thus contemplates the aforediscussed surgical tattooing apparatus and a method for tattooing a patient utilizing the apparatus.
- the system assures that sterile tattoo ink is used for each individual patient.
Abstract
Instrumentation and a method for facilitating surgical tattooing in connection with radiation thereby incorporating a novel ink dispensing instrument having sterile tattoo ink. The dispensing instrument is connectable to a surgical tattoo needle to ensure the delivery of sterile ink during each procedure. Subsequent to demarcation, the instrument and needle may be discarded.
Description
- The present invention relates to a surgical apparatus and method for tattooing a patient for a surgical procedure, and, more particularly to a universal procedure and associated instrumentation for tattooing radiation patients for purposes of identifying target points for repetitive radiation.
- Tattooing in a hospital setting must be sterile. Any injection received in a hospital setting should be as clean as possible to reduce patient harm. Current methods for patient demarcation or tattooing in conjunction with radiation therapy utilize unsterile modalities for applying the ink for the tattoo. In a typical procedure, the ink is provided in a common inkwell which is subject to a number of contaminants during use. Specifically, the inkwell becomes contaminated once it is opened. Thereafter, the repetitive insertion of tattooing needles/syringes on multiple patients introduces additional contaminants which, may additionally increase the potential for transmission of infectious diseases between subsequent patients.
- Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a new standard procedure or protocol, and associated instrumentation, for applying a surgical tattoo. In a preferred embodiment, a method for surgically tattooing a patient, comprises the steps of providing a sealed ink dispensing instrument having sterilized tattoo ink therein and defining a port for dispensing said tattoo ink, dispensing the tattoo ink from the port of the ink cartridge, directing the tattoo ink with respect to predetermined body tissue of a patient to mark the body tissue and disposing the ink cartridge after use on the patient. The ink dispensing instrument may have a deformable ink cartridge with the tattoo ink therein whereby the step of dispensing includes deforming the ink cartridge to dispense the tattoo ink under pressure. A needle may be connected to the ink cartridge adjacent the port such that the tattoo ink is passed through a lumen in the needle to mark the predetermined body tissue.
- A surgical ink dispensing instrument for facilitating surgical tattooing of a patient is also disclosed. The dispensing instrument includes an ink cartridge defining an internal chamber, and having a port in communication with the internal chamber and sterile tattoo ink disposed within the internal chamber of the ink cartridge. The ink cartridge may be substantially flexible to permit the operator to deform the ink cartridge to expel the tattoo ink through the port. An end cap is removably mounted to the ink cartridge about the port to substantially enclose the port. The ink cartridge may define a generally elongated portion for engagement by the user.
- The method and instrumentation of the present invention ensures the use of sterile tattoo ink in each tattooing procedure thereby overcoming disadvantages of current practices used for surgical tattooing.
- Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings wherein:
- FIGS.1-2 are frontal and rear perspective views of an ink dispensing instrument for use in accordance with the principals of the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view with parts separate of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the ink dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 5;
- FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another alternate embodiment of the ink dispensing instrument of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 8;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view with parts separated of the dispensing instrument;
- FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of the dispensing instrument; and,
- FIG. 12 is a flow chart illustrating the preferred procedure for applying a surgical tattoo with the instrumentation.
- The preferred embodiment of the method and instrumentation disclosed herein are discussed in conjunction with a surgical tattooing procedure for radiation therapy. It is envisioned, however, that the invention may be applicable to a variety of procedures including, non-surgical tattooing procedures.
- The following discussion includes a description of the instrumentation utilized in applying a surgical tattoo followed by a description of the preferred method or protocol utilizing the instrumentation
- Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar like elements throughout the several views, FIGS.1-4 illustrate a preferred ink dispensing instrument in accordance with the present invention. Tattoo
ink dispensing instrument 10 includes essentially three elements, namely,ink cartridge 12, leadingcap 14 andtrailing cap 16.Ink cartridge 12 definesinternal cavity 18 which accommodates the sterile ink.Ink cartridge 12 has a generally frustoconical outer shape or configuration with an enlarged trailingend 20 which gradually tapers to a smaller leadingend 22. Leadingend 22 defines a narroweddistribution port 24 which has aninternal lumen 26 communicating with theinternal cavity 18 ofink cartridge 12. - Trailing
end 20 ofink cartridge 12 includes acircumferential collar 28 to which trailingcap 16 is mounted. In the preferred embodiment, trailingcap 16 includes a transverseouter wall 30 which is joined tocircumferential collar 28 of ink cartridge by conventional means, including for example adhesives, cements, snap fit threaded means. In the preferred embodiment, trailingcap 16 is joined to theink cartridge 12 through an ultrasonic welding technique.Trailing cap 16 preferably defines internalcircumferential stop 32 which is received within the trailingend 20 of the ink cartridge in sealing engagement therewith. -
Trailing end cap 16 defines an elongated length which facilitates functioning of the trailingend cap 16 as a handle. Preferably, in use the operator holdsend cap 16 in a manner similar to that of a writing implement thus providing ease of control and a degree of familiarity to the operator. - Leading
cap 14 is placed onink cartridge 12 prior to loading of the ink and preferably includes aninternal stop 34 which is received within thelumen 26 of theport 24 to fluidly seal theport 24 at this end. Leadingcap 14 further defines an internal circumferential wall 36 which is mounted about theport 24 and preferably dimensioned so as to frictionally engage theport 24 to thereby retain theend cap 14 on the ink cartridge during assembly and shipping. - As best depicted in FIG. 4, the tattoo ink38 (represented as - - - ) filled within
ink cartridge 12 is and is FD&C approved sterile tattoo ink which is the only ink permitted for human skin tattooing. Various colors are contemplated. - The components of the
instrument 10 are preferably fabricated from a suitable polymeric material by known injection molding techniques.Ink cartridge 12 may have some rigidity to minimize deformation thereof whereby the tattoo ink is gravity fed throughdistribution port 24. Alternatively,ink cartridge 12 may be flexible to be squeezed in a manner to force the tattoo ink throughdistribution port 24. Trailingend cap 16 is preferably rigid. - The preferred dimensions of the instrument are as follows:
- l1—length of trailing end cap: 2-3 inches, preferably about 2.5 inches
- l2—length of cartridge: 1.5-2.1 inches, preferably about 1.8 inches
- d1—diameter of trailing end cap: 0.250-0.450 inches, preferably about 0.350 inches.
- In a preferred method of manufacture, leading
cap 14 is mounted toink cartridge 12 and theink cartridge 12 is filled with sterile FD&C approved tattoo ink. Thereafter, trailingcap 16 is then mounted toink cartridge 12 and sealed through the ultrasonic well joint. Thus the entire device is hermetically sealed, sterile and filled with the appropriate FD&C approved tattoo ink. This device can be prepackaged and shipped and delivered to the end user. - The ink dispensing instruments of the afore-described embodiments are intended for use in conjunction with a
tattoo needle 38 depicted in FIG. 3 which may be secured to the device through any number of known conventional means. For example, theneedle 38 can be mounted about the distal port and connected therewith with threaded means (shown in phantom) on theneedle 38 asinternal threads 39 which threadably engage corresponding threads (not shown) ofcartridge 12, a bayonet coupling, a frictional engagement, etc. Alternatively, the needle is not required and the ink from the ink cartridge can be dispensed onto a needle point which is subsequently applied to the skin of the patient for tattooing. - FIGS.5-7 illustrate an alternate embodiment of the dispensing instrument of FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the trailing cap is eliminated.
Ink cartridge 12 has an elongated portion or handle 40 adjacent its trailing end and integrally forward therewith during injection molding. The handle includes recessed grooves 42 (best depicted in FIG. 6) which accommodate the fingers of the user. The elongated portion onhandle 40 enables the operator to hold the instrument in a manner similar to using a pencil or pen. This provides the user with a familiar feel that enhances control when applying the tattoo. This instrument defines a length ranging from 4.00-4.50 inches, preferably about 4.25 inches. - FIGS,8-11 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention. The device in these figures is substantially similar to the prior embodiment and includes an
ink cartridge 60 defining a generally bulbous shape which is rounded at its proximal end. The distal end of theink cartridge 60 includes adistal port 62 and has aend cap 64 which is mounted to the distal port in the manner discussed above. Theink cartridge 60 may comprise two components, namely, theink base cartridge 66 and anozzle 68 which defines thedistal port 62 and is ultrasonically welded to the base 66 to connect the two components. Thebulbous ink cartridge 60 facilitates holding of the instrument between the index and middle finger, and the thumb and provides a greater area to facilitate squeezing or deformation of the ink cartridge to expel the sterile tattoo ink. - Surgical Tattooing Protocol
- The preferred surgical tattooing protocol with the instrumentation will now be discussed with reference to the flow chart of FIG. 12. In
step 100, the prepackaged ink dispensing instrument is provided and opened by tattooing personnel. A sterilizedtattooing needle 38 is mounted toink cartridge 16 as discussed hereinabove. Alternatively, if desired, a mounted tattooing needle is not utilized. The needle is then introduced to the skin of the patient. With reference tosteps - It is contemplated that the dispensing instrument of the present invention will be individually wrapped in a sterile packet attached and boxed. The packets will be attached to each other and an operator would pull off one packet at a time when needed. See, e.g., the dispensing system disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,358,140 and 5,282,349, the contents of each being incorporated herein by reference. The novel instruments will be used for safe and sterile application of permanent tattoo dots on skin for purposes of identifying points of interest. The predominant use would be on radiation patients although other uses are envisioned as well.
- The present apparatus will lower medical wastes in department. In accordance with the present invention, the instrument is preloaded with permanent or semi-permanent ink dye. The preloaded instrument would be used to penetrate the skin at predetermined locations and thereafter activated to deliver the ink dye to appropriately tattoo the patient for, e.g., successive radiation treatments. After use, the instrument would be disposed although it is envisioned that the syringe could be sterilized for subsequent use(s).
- The present invention thus contemplates the aforediscussed surgical tattooing apparatus and a method for tattooing a patient utilizing the apparatus. The system assures that sterile tattoo ink is used for each individual patient.
- While the above description contains many specifics, these specifics should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the disclosure, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will envision many other possible variations that are within the scope and spirit of the invention
Claims (10)
1. A method for surgically tattooing a patient, comprising the steps of:
providing a sealed ink dispensing instrument having sterilized tattoo ink therein and defining a port for dispensing said tattoo ink;
dispensing the tattoo ink from the port of the ink cartridge;
directing the tattoo ink with respect to predetermined body tissue of a patient to mark the body tissue; and
disposing the ink cartridge after use on the patient.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the ink dispensing instrument includes a deformable ink cartridge having said tattoo ink therein and wherein said step of dispensing includes deforming said ink cartridge to dispense said tattoo ink under pressure.
3. The method according to claim 2 further including the step of connecting a needle to said ink cartridge adjacent said port and wherein said step of directing includes passing said tattoo ink through a lumen in said needle to mark the predetermined body tissue.
4. The method according to claim 3 wherein said step of directing includes penetrating the predetermined body tissue with said tattoo needle.
5. The method according to claim 1 wherein said step of directing includes penetrating the predetermined body tissue with a tattoo needle and applying said tattoo ink to said tattoo needle.
6. The method according to claim 1 wherein said ink dispensing instrument includes an ink cartridge having an internal cavity for accommodating said tattoo ink.
7. A surgical ink dispensing instrument for facilitating surgical tattooing of a patient, which comprises:
an ink cartridge defining an internal chamber, said ink cartridge defining a port in communication with said internal chamber; and
sterile tattoo ink disposed within said ink cartridge.
8. The device according to claim 7 wherein said ink cartridge is substantially flexible to permit the operator to deform said ink cartridge to expel said tattoo ink through said port.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8 further including an end cap removably mounted to said ink cartridge about said port to substantially enclose said port.
10. The device of claim 6 wherein said ink cartridge defines a generally elongated portion for engagement by the user.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/757,009 US20040153113A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2004-01-14 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US18939200P | 2000-03-15 | 2000-03-15 | |
US09/809,521 US6685719B2 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2001-03-15 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
US10/757,009 US20040153113A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2004-01-14 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/809,521 Continuation US6685719B2 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2001-03-15 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20040153113A1 true US20040153113A1 (en) | 2004-08-05 |
Family
ID=26885098
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/809,521 Expired - Lifetime US6685719B2 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2001-03-15 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
US10/757,009 Abandoned US20040153113A1 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2004-01-14 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/809,521 Expired - Lifetime US6685719B2 (en) | 2000-03-15 | 2001-03-15 | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US6685719B2 (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2006123022A1 (en) * | 2005-05-18 | 2006-11-23 | Abderasack Oulhaj | Method for applying a temporary tattoo on the skin and temporary tattoo obtained by said method |
US20080287978A1 (en) * | 2007-05-19 | 2008-11-20 | Hickman Iii Charles B | Medical mapping device |
US10449347B2 (en) * | 2014-09-08 | 2019-10-22 | Mykol Travis Brookshire | Tattoo machine tube with ink reservoir |
Families Citing this family (18)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6685719B2 (en) * | 2000-03-15 | 2004-02-03 | James R. Matera, Jr. | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
US6436105B1 (en) | 2000-10-14 | 2002-08-20 | Jay Passmore | Medical skin-marking device |
US8529560B2 (en) * | 2005-03-04 | 2013-09-10 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Hair treatment system |
US8679101B2 (en) | 2005-03-04 | 2014-03-25 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Method and system for temporary hair removal |
US20060200114A1 (en) * | 2005-03-04 | 2006-09-07 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of State Of Delaware | Hair removal system with light source array |
US20060276859A1 (en) * | 2005-06-02 | 2006-12-07 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of The State Of Delaware | Photopatterning of skin |
US8157807B2 (en) * | 2005-06-02 | 2012-04-17 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Skin treatment including patterned light |
US8540701B2 (en) * | 2005-03-04 | 2013-09-24 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Hair treatment system |
EP1709989A1 (en) * | 2005-04-04 | 2006-10-11 | Christoph Burckhardt AG | Tattoo machine |
US9055958B2 (en) * | 2005-06-29 | 2015-06-16 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Hair modification using converging light |
US20080208236A1 (en) * | 2007-02-28 | 2008-08-28 | Angiodynamics, Inc. | Dermal marking for use with a medical device |
ES2618878B1 (en) * | 2015-12-21 | 2018-04-09 | Ángel HERNÁNDEZ SOBRINO | Ink impeller for tattoo machine |
USD866950S1 (en) | 2016-07-27 | 2019-11-19 | Charles Bradley Schubert | Needle |
US11910779B2 (en) * | 2017-08-01 | 2024-02-27 | Datamars Sa | Animal marking and inoculation |
USD949692S1 (en) | 2018-12-03 | 2022-04-26 | Ink Projects Llc | Tattoo ink bottle cap |
US11066215B2 (en) | 2018-12-03 | 2021-07-20 | Ink Projects Llc | Tattoo bottle with secure lid |
US10600508B1 (en) | 2019-02-08 | 2020-03-24 | Bodyguard Id, Llc | Temporary identification systems for a healthcare provider |
CN111480592A (en) * | 2020-04-22 | 2020-08-04 | 迪哲(江苏)医药有限公司 | Laboratory mouse marking device and method |
Citations (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2671449A (en) * | 1953-02-04 | 1954-03-09 | American Home Prod | Cartridge-syringe unit |
US2679246A (en) * | 1952-07-22 | 1954-05-25 | Miljam Instr Corp | Hypodermic syringe |
US4665912A (en) * | 1985-08-09 | 1987-05-19 | Waters Instruments, Inc. | Skin marking device |
US4671277A (en) * | 1985-08-28 | 1987-06-09 | Coopervision, Inc. | Pigment dispenser and reservoir for a pigmentation system |
US4719825A (en) * | 1986-03-24 | 1988-01-19 | Lahaye Peter G | Metering needle assembly |
US4731059A (en) * | 1986-10-14 | 1988-03-15 | Medical Safety Products, Inc. | Combination needle shield/needle guard device positively locked onto detachable needle assemblies for an evacuated blood collection system and a hypodermic syringe |
US4813936A (en) * | 1988-01-20 | 1989-03-21 | Geralyn M. Schroeder | Retracting hypodermic needle |
US4995870A (en) * | 1990-05-09 | 1991-02-26 | Baskas Morris J | Disposable syringe with retractable needle |
US5030208A (en) * | 1989-03-22 | 1991-07-09 | Novacek Laurel A | Safety syringe needle device with interchangeable and retractable needle platform |
US5472449A (en) * | 1993-07-26 | 1995-12-05 | Chou; Kuei C. | Permanent pigment applicator having a detachable needle coupler |
US5810862A (en) * | 1993-08-05 | 1998-09-22 | Pilmanis; Paula | Instrument for the intradermal injection of pigments |
US6030404A (en) * | 1997-09-06 | 2000-02-29 | Lawson; Alexis A. | Skin penetration apparatus including multiple needle configuration |
US6056737A (en) * | 1999-03-12 | 2000-05-02 | Gerald M. Rosen | Skin-marking devices and their use |
US6197034B1 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2001-03-06 | Nedeljko Vladimira Gvozdic | Medical marking devices and methods for their use |
US6345553B1 (en) * | 1999-10-22 | 2002-02-12 | Mediüm - TECH Medizingeräte GmbH | Ink application device for tattooing or for making permanent make-up |
US6436105B1 (en) * | 2000-10-14 | 2002-08-20 | Jay Passmore | Medical skin-marking device |
US6685719B2 (en) * | 2000-03-15 | 2004-02-03 | James R. Matera, Jr. | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
-
2001
- 2001-03-15 US US09/809,521 patent/US6685719B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2004
- 2004-01-14 US US10/757,009 patent/US20040153113A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2679246A (en) * | 1952-07-22 | 1954-05-25 | Miljam Instr Corp | Hypodermic syringe |
US2671449A (en) * | 1953-02-04 | 1954-03-09 | American Home Prod | Cartridge-syringe unit |
US4665912A (en) * | 1985-08-09 | 1987-05-19 | Waters Instruments, Inc. | Skin marking device |
US4671277A (en) * | 1985-08-28 | 1987-06-09 | Coopervision, Inc. | Pigment dispenser and reservoir for a pigmentation system |
US4719825A (en) * | 1986-03-24 | 1988-01-19 | Lahaye Peter G | Metering needle assembly |
US4731059A (en) * | 1986-10-14 | 1988-03-15 | Medical Safety Products, Inc. | Combination needle shield/needle guard device positively locked onto detachable needle assemblies for an evacuated blood collection system and a hypodermic syringe |
US4813936A (en) * | 1988-01-20 | 1989-03-21 | Geralyn M. Schroeder | Retracting hypodermic needle |
US5030208A (en) * | 1989-03-22 | 1991-07-09 | Novacek Laurel A | Safety syringe needle device with interchangeable and retractable needle platform |
US4995870A (en) * | 1990-05-09 | 1991-02-26 | Baskas Morris J | Disposable syringe with retractable needle |
US5472449A (en) * | 1993-07-26 | 1995-12-05 | Chou; Kuei C. | Permanent pigment applicator having a detachable needle coupler |
US5810862A (en) * | 1993-08-05 | 1998-09-22 | Pilmanis; Paula | Instrument for the intradermal injection of pigments |
US6030404A (en) * | 1997-09-06 | 2000-02-29 | Lawson; Alexis A. | Skin penetration apparatus including multiple needle configuration |
US6056737A (en) * | 1999-03-12 | 2000-05-02 | Gerald M. Rosen | Skin-marking devices and their use |
US6197034B1 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2001-03-06 | Nedeljko Vladimira Gvozdic | Medical marking devices and methods for their use |
US6345553B1 (en) * | 1999-10-22 | 2002-02-12 | Mediüm - TECH Medizingeräte GmbH | Ink application device for tattooing or for making permanent make-up |
US6685719B2 (en) * | 2000-03-15 | 2004-02-03 | James R. Matera, Jr. | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method |
US6436105B1 (en) * | 2000-10-14 | 2002-08-20 | Jay Passmore | Medical skin-marking device |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2006123022A1 (en) * | 2005-05-18 | 2006-11-23 | Abderasack Oulhaj | Method for applying a temporary tattoo on the skin and temporary tattoo obtained by said method |
US20080287978A1 (en) * | 2007-05-19 | 2008-11-20 | Hickman Iii Charles B | Medical mapping device |
US10449347B2 (en) * | 2014-09-08 | 2019-10-22 | Mykol Travis Brookshire | Tattoo machine tube with ink reservoir |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US6685719B2 (en) | 2004-02-03 |
US20010037124A1 (en) | 2001-11-01 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6685719B2 (en) | Surgical tattooing apparatus and method | |
US4578055A (en) | Controlled diffusion medicament applicator | |
US20200405950A1 (en) | Injection or infusion device comprising an improved release liner | |
US5318560A (en) | Laser delivery system | |
CA2932976C (en) | Single use device for delivery of cartridge drugs | |
US5989229A (en) | Needle cover assembly having self-contained drug applicator | |
US7998108B2 (en) | Injector apparatus and method of use | |
US6602229B2 (en) | Vibrating injection needle | |
US5829976A (en) | Medicament-containing interproximal dental brush | |
CN107920921B (en) | Earplug assembly for iontophoretic system | |
US9055992B2 (en) | Dual medicament carpule for dental syringes | |
JP2001513655A (en) | Safety tube coupling system | |
EP1324801A2 (en) | Apparatus and method for introducing an implant | |
US6436105B1 (en) | Medical skin-marking device | |
JP3411975B2 (en) | Safety cannula | |
US20160206819A1 (en) | Anesthetic Syringe | |
WO2017011895A1 (en) | Shroud for a dental syringe and combination thereof | |
AU646793B2 (en) | Aspirating hypodermic syringe apparatus and method | |
JP2004049357A (en) | Drug injector | |
AU2014200639B2 (en) | Single use device for delivery of cartridge drugs |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |