Abstract: The coagulation of blood is measured by introducing the blood into an annular gap in a beaker formed between the inner surface of the beaker and a cylindrical member depending into the beaker. The beaker is mounted on the upper end of a rod-like support. A coil arrangement about the lower part of the rod-like support impresses a circular orbiting motion on the support and beaker. Another core associated with the rod-like support measures changes in amplitude of the support produced by the development of fibrin in the blood sample in the annular gap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 1980
Date of Patent:
January 26, 1982
Assignee:
Dr. E. Fresenius Chem.-pharm Industrie KG
Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve has a tubular valve housing, a suture ring, and a membrane-like gate supported within the housing. The flexible membrane is generally elliptical in shape and is fastened in the housing along half its periphery. Flexure of the membrane moves it between an open position which permits blood flow through the housing and a closed position which blocks the flow path of the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 21, 1978
Date of Patent:
August 26, 1980
Assignee:
Dr. E. Fresenius, Chem.-Pharm. Industrie KG
Abstract: The coagulation of blood is measured by introducing the blood into an annular gap in a beaker formed between the inner surface of the beaker and a cylindrical member depending into the beaker. The beaker is mounted on the upper end of a rod-like support. A coil arrangement about the lower part of the rod-like support impresses a circular orbiting motion on the support and beaker. Another core associated with the rod-like support measures changes in amplitude of the support produced by the development of fibrin in the blood sample in the annular gap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 1978
Date of Patent:
May 13, 1980
Assignee:
Dr. E. Fresenius Chem.-Pharm. Industrie KG