Patents by Inventor Herbert L. Matthews

Herbert L. Matthews 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).

  • Single chamber mechanical heart
    Patent number: 6197055
    Abstract: A single chamber mechanical heart has a movable vane journaled in the apex of the casing, an inlet port and an outlet port in each side wall of the chamber, and means for mechanically reciprocating the vane to pump blood on either side of the vane. The vane can be electromagnetically positioned using electro magnets or a shaft drive through the chest of the patient. The blood pressure and rate can be controlled by appropriate motion of the vane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Herbert L. Matthews