Patents by Inventor Harvey L. Bank

Harvey L. Bank 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).

  • Method for cryopreserving blood vessels
    Patent number: 5158867
    Abstract: A device for use in cryopreservation of blood vessels comprising a pair of stylets insertable into the ends of a dissected blood vessel segment. The stylets are mountable on a support track whereby the blood vessel can be distended and supported during cryopreservation procedures. Also disclosed is a freezing and thawing profile capable of maximizing endothelial cell survival. The use of chondroitin sulfate or similar compound is discussed as a novel cryoprotectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignees: CryoLife Inc., Medical Univ. of South Carolina
    Inventors: Robert T. McNally, Cameron McCaa, Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Albert E. Heacox, Harvey L. Bank
  • Kit for cryopreserving blood vessels
    Patent number: 5149621
    Abstract: A device for use in cryopreservation of blood vessels comprising a pair of stylets insertable into the ends of a dissected blood vessel segment. The stylets are mountable on a support track whereby the blood vessel can be distended and supported during cryopreservation procedures. Also disclosed is a freezing and thawing profile capable of maximizing endothelial cell survival. The use of chondroitin sulfate or similar compound is discussed as a novel cryoprotectant and DMSO is disclosed as a penetrating cyroprotectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: CryoLife, Inc. & Medical Univ. of South Carolina
    Inventors: Robert T. McNally, Cameron McCaa, Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Albert E. Heacox, Harvey L. Bank
  • Method for cryopreserving blood vessels
    Patent number: 5145769
    Abstract: A device for use in cryopreservation of blood vessels comprising a pair of styles insertable into the ends of a dissected blood vessel segment. The styles are mountable on a support track whereby the blood vessel can be distended and supported during cryopreservation procedures. Also disclosed is a freezing and thawing profile capable of maximizing endothelial cell survival. The use of chondroitin sulfate or similar compound is discussed as a novel cryoprotectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignees: CryoLife Inc., Medical Univ. of South Carolina
    Inventors: Robert T. McNally, Cameron McCaa, Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Albert E. Heacox, Harvey L. Bank
  • Device and method for cryopreserving blood vessels
    Patent number: 5122110
    Abstract: A device for use in cryopreservation of blood vessels comprising a pair of stylets insertable into the ends of a dissected blood vessel segment. The stylets are mountable on a support track whereby the blood vessel can be distended and supported during cryopreservation procedures. Also disclosed is a freezing and thawing profile capable of maximizing endothelial cell survival. The use of chondroitin sulfate or similar compound is discussed as a novel cryoprotectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignees: CryoLife, Inc., Medical Univ. of South Carolina
    Inventors: Robert T. McNally, Cameron McCaa, Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Albert E. Heacox, Harvey L. Bank
  • Method for cryopreserving heart valves
    Patent number: 4890457
    Abstract: A method of freezing, storing and thawing collagen-rich tissue, such as heart valves. The method includes a freezing profile for freezing the tissue down to the temperature of liquid nitrogen with minimal tissue damage due to ice crystal formation. Heart valves cryopreserved according to the present process exhibit a high cell viability when thawed and are suitable for implanting in human patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: CryoLife, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. McNally, Albert Heacox, Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Harvey L. Bank