Patents by Inventor Richard W. Nesto

Richard W. Nesto 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).

  • Left coronary guiding catheter
    Patent number: 5957911
    Abstract: A left coronary guide catheter having primary, secondary and tertiary curves formed therein to facilitate insertion and positioning of the distal tip of the catheter within the left coronary ostium. The distal portion of the catheter may be formed of material which is softer than the remainder of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Nesto