Patents by Inventor Anton J. Fields

Anton J. Fields 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).

  • Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures
    Patent number: 6904909
    Abstract: An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Emphasys Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard H. Andreas, Sunmi Chew, Anton J. Fields, Ronald R. Hundertmark, Alan R. Rapacki, Peter M. Wilson