Patents by Inventor Bruce L. Gewertz

Bruce L. Gewertz 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).

  • Removable vascular filter
    Patent number: 4969891
    Abstract: A vascular filter for capturing blood clots in the vascular system of a patient. The filter is adapted for removable installation through an entry site, and comprises a wire member, plus a filter member permanently attached to one end of the wire member. The filter member comprises a plurality of self supporting filter wires normally diverging outwardly from, and extending forwardly from, the one end of the wire member. The filter wires are capable of being pressed into generally parallel relation with the wire member for installation and removal thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Inventor: Bruce L. Gewertz