Patents by Inventor Andrew K. Rath

Andrew K. Rath 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).

  • Device for controlling the inflation of a balloon catheter
    Patent number: 5364358
    Abstract: A device for controlling the inflation of a balloon catheter includes a variable volume chamber and an actuator to expel air from the chamber. Movement of the actuator is inhibited by a releasable latch to prevent unintentional inflation of the catheter. An adjustable abutment limits movement of the actuator after the latch is released to prevent overinflation of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Cardio-Search Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey A. Hewitt, Andrew K. Rath, Harvey K. McQuarrie