Patents by Inventor Susan J. Postell

Susan J. Postell 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).

  • Intra-aortic balloon catheter
    Patent number: 5456665
    Abstract: An improved intra-aortic balloon catheter of the present invention with a kink-resistant outer tube formed of a helically wound metal coil overlaid with a plastic covering which maintains the patency of the air passageway, and a central tub, forming a secondary lumen, formed of a strong resilient, flexible, kink-resistant material, such as a super elastic metal alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Arrow International Investment Corp.
    Inventors: Susan J. Postell, Jeffrey P. Lewis