Patents by Inventor William F. Bernhard

William F. Bernhard 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).

  • Prosthetic blood vessel
    Patent number: 4118806
    Abstract: A rigid prosthetic blood vessel includes a plurality of interchangeable tubular sections. Various sections are straight and curved and have common interconnection means including both fixed and rotatable joints. End structures are included for connecting the prosthesis to various blood carrying vessels and organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Thermo Electron Corporation
    Inventors: Victor L. Porier, William F. Bernhard