Pamela J Bissell

US Patent:

20120059278, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Sep 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/225382

Inventors:

Pamela Bissell - Ewing NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 10/02

US Classification:

600570

Abstract:

A compound curette for removing tissue samples and delivering liquid and anti-pathogen to the treated area includes a hollow handle that fits a reservoir with a medicated or cosmeceutical solution. A solution is delivered from the reservoir through a channel to a scraping end of the curette by a button activated mechanism. The scraping end of the curette is made of a metal or hard plastic and is covered in anti-pathogen material. The liquid delivery allows placing a medicine or sterilizing solution directly at the locust of the infection. Pathogen inhibition coating provides for a good safeguard to stop or slow bacteria or fungus proliferation. The method of scraping debris and medication delivery is particularly useful for the treatment of onychomycosis, commonly referred to as a fungus infection of the toenail. Main portions of the curette could be detachable, allowing for the easy reservoir replacement and for the use of multiple scraping utensils. Similarly, the device could be manufactured for a single use when all parts are molded together.

US Patent:

20170281222, Oct 5, 2017

Filed:

Mar 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/470069

Inventors:

Pamela Bissell - Kohler WI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/3207
A61B 17/54

Abstract:

An improved curette for removing tissue samples and delivering liquid and anti-pathogen to the treated area is presented. Curette has a soft and squeezable reservoir-handle, allowing for easy maneuvering around the crevices of the treated area. The handle is filled with liquid and attached to a scraping end, that is connected to the handle via hollow tube. The scraping end of the curette is made of a metal or a hard plastic and could be coated in anti-pathogen material. The liquid delivery mechanism allows placing liquid directly to the treated area. The method of scraping debris and medication delivery is particularly useful for a treatment of the toenail fungus. Main portions of the curette could be detachable, allowing for the easy reservoir replacement and for the use of multiple scraping utensils. Similarly, the device could be manufactured for a single use when all parts are molded together.