Patents by Inventor Garrett Derbyshire

Garrett Derbyshire 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).

  • Expandable transluminally implantable tubular prosthesis
    Patent number: 5007926
    Abstract: Improved expandable tubular prostheses and methods for their use are provided by this invention. The prostheses include a resilient member having longitudinal sides and transverse ends and are disposed in a tubular configuration about a transverse axis. The resilient member comprises ratcheting means for allowing the selective radial expansion and locking of the tubular prostheses in at least one fixed diameter. The prosthesis can also be removed after temporary use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Garrett Derbyshire