Patents by Inventor Anthony M. Bruno

Anthony M. Bruno 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).

  • Multipurpose cardiocirculatory assist cannula and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 4014317
    Abstract: A method and device for assisting cardiocirculation includes inserting a cannula in the axillary or subclavian artery, which cannula has associated therewith a blood pump, a balloon pump which responds to EKG signals, and a heart pacer which triggers the EKG and is capable of responding to and reversing ventricular extra systoles, and maneuvering the cannula into the aorta and left ventricle. The device functions by directly unloading surplus blood from the left ventricle of the heart, thereby reducing the work load of the heart so that it may in time recover from a serious if not critical insult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1972
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
    Inventor: Anthony M. Bruno