Patents by Inventor Eli Matalon

Eli Matalon 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 vessel entry indicator
    Patent number: 5954701
    Abstract: This invention is a device for detecting and indicating a situation where an intravascular needle (1) has entered a blood conducting vein or artery. The device is to be connected to the distal end of the conduit which includes a female luer connector (2) while the device has a male connector (3). The device includes a sensitive pressure sensor (6) which responds to changes of pressure from the moment of entry of blood into the needle and activates a signal (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Vascular Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Eli Matalon