Patents by Inventor David Fällman

David Fällman 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).

  • Technique for securing a suture
    Patent number: 8267959
    Abstract: A device to seal an incision in a blood vessel includes an inner member and an outer member. A suture connects the inner member and the outer member. A first portion of the suture is embedded within a second portion of the suture such that as tension in the suture increases the first and second portions are held together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Radi Medical Systems AB
    Inventor: David Fällman
  • Technique for securing a suture
    Patent number: 7717929
    Abstract: A device to seal an incision in a blood vessel includes an inner member and an outer member. A suture connects the inner member and the outer member. A first portion of the suture is embedded within a second portion of the suture such that as tension in the suture increases the first and second portions are held together. According to certain embodiments, the second portion is not part of a first suture portion, and both the first and second portions are used to retain the outer member in place. A method of making such a device is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Radi Medical Systems AB
    Inventor: David Fällman