Patents by Inventor Glen D. Nelson

Glen D. Nelson 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).

  • Circulatory assist device
    Patent number: 4968293
    Abstract: An assist device for the heart comprises a continuous flow pump for moving blood through a vessel and a muscle powered device for supplying pulsatility to the flow of blood, to simulate human heart pumping action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen D. Nelson