Patents by Inventor Robert H. Zeff

Robert H. Zeff 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).

  • Method of implanting transcutaneous connector
    Patent number: 4230096
    Abstract: A transcutaneous connector is routed from within the internal regions of the body through an aperture formed in a bone located closely adjacent the outer body skin such as the iliac crest. An air tube connector extends from a balloon heart pump within the body through the iliac crest and is connected to an external gas drive means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Inventors: Robert H. Zeff, Steven J. Phillips
  • Parallel aorta balloon pump and method of using same
    Patent number: 4195623
    Abstract: A parallel aorta passageway is provided with its upper end being connected to the aorta in close proximity to the heart. The opposite ends of the parallel aorta are grafted to the aorta without interrupting the blood flow through the heart and circulatory system. The parallel aorta is received in an outer tube with a balloon being positioned between the inner and outer tubes. An air line extends from the lower end of the balloon through the ribs under the flesh and out of the body through a hole drilled in the iliac crest. The tube is connected to an external control unit synchronized with the heart to provide counter pulsations 180.degree. out of phase with the heart pulsations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Inventors: Robert H. Zeff, Steven J. Phillips