Patents by Inventor Dwight A. Buckholtz

Dwight A. Buckholtz 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).

  • Blood pump drive system
    Patent number: 5147186
    Abstract: Perfusion pump driver apparatus for coupling motive power from a controller console to the rotator of perfusion pump. The coupler has a console adapter to connect the coupler apparatus to the pump control console. A pump receptacle is provided in the coupler to connect the pump to the driver. A power transfer mechanism consisting of a bushing and flexible shaft is provided in the coupler to adapt the control console characteristics to the pump characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Bio Medicus, Inc.
    Inventor: Dwight A. Buckholtz
  • Blood pump drive system
    Patent number: 5021048
    Abstract: Perfusion pump driver apparatus for coupling motive power from a controller console to the rotator of perfusion pump. The coupler has a console adaptor to connect the coupler apparatus to the pump control console. A pump receptacle is provided in the coupler to connect the pump to the driver. Power transfer mechanisms are provided in the coupler to adapt the control console characteristics to the pump characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Dwight A. Buckholtz