Patents by Inventor Philip B. Oliva

Philip B. Oliva 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).

  • Diagnostic and treatment method for cardiac rupture and apparatus for performing the same
    Patent number: 5385156
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing and treating anticipated cardiac rupture and an apparatus for the same. Anticipated cardiac rupture is diagnosed by examining one or more of several predictive symptoms, including pericarditis, repetitive unprovoked emesis, restlessness and agitation, abnormal ECG ST segments and T waves, and abrupt hypotension and bradycardia. The treatment includes the adhesion of a mesh patch to the myocardium by introducing the patch into the pericardia sac through an endoscope, applying the patch to the myocardium using a pair of graspers, and adhering the patch to the myocardium by applying a cyanoacrylate glue to the patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Rose Health Care Systems
    Inventor: Philip B. Oliva