Patents Assigned to Intermedics Cardiassist Corporation
  • Rapid stabilization of external cardiac pulsation
    Patent number: 4388919
    Abstract: Described below are an apparatus and process for starting up externally-applied, cardiac-assist processes of the type wherein the assist is synchronized with the heartbeat. The improved process comprises the controlled stepwise reduction in the time portion of the pressure cycle wherein pressure rises on a portion of the patient's body and also comprises the controlled stepwise increase in the time at which the higher pressure portion of the cycle is active on the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1983
    Assignee: Intermedics Cardiassist Corporation
    Inventors: Joel M. Benjamin, Jr., Victor Meyer, Jr.