Patents by Inventor Lincoln Lee Southern, Jr.

Lincoln Lee Southern, Jr. 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).

  • Blood return catheter
    Patent number: 6712797
    Abstract: A blood vessel catheter with a non-planar tip that prevents or inhibits the catheter from adhering to the blood vessel wall or a blood clot when negative pressure is applied to the catheter to withdraw blood. The non-planar tip maintains its shape while in the blood vessel, while allowing blood to flow into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: Lincoln Lee Southern, Jr.