Patents by Inventor Robert M. Mentzer, Jr.

Robert M. Mentzer, 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).

  • Use of adenosine, hypoxanthine and ribose-containing solution for improved protection of the heart during surgery
    Patent number: 4880783
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved cardioplegic solution for reducing ischemic damage to the heart during operations and/or transplantation. The invented solution contains adenosine, hypoxanthine and ribose in addition to the electrolytes contained in standard cardioplegic solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: University of Virginia Alumnia Patents Foundation
    Inventors: Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., Stephen W. Ely, Robert D. Lasley, Robert M. Berne