Patents by Inventor Christine O'Shea

Christine O'Shea 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).

  • Publication number: 20100185043
    Abstract: A cannula, such as an implantable cannula, for an implantable blood pump is disclosed. The cannula comprises a body having a bore extending between an inlet and an outlet for fluid communication therebetween. A filter is disposed in, on or at the body and arranged to filter blood clots from at least a portion of fluid passing through the body, and therefore into the blood pump. The cannula is preferably arranged to be mounted between a patient's left ventricle and an implantable blood pump. Also disclosed is a filter and a heart assist device, such as a blood pump, incorporating a filter to prevent blood clots from entering the blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: VENTRASSIST PTY LTD
    Inventors: John Campbell Woodard, Genevieve Christine O'shea
  • Patent number: D565312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Christine O'Shea
  • Patent number: D570123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Christine O'Shea
  • Patent number: D576412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: Christine O'Shea