Patents by Inventor Julia A. Peterson

Julia A. Peterson 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).

  • Anti-thrombogenic elastomer and objects and prostheses made therefrom
    Patent number: 5049393
    Abstract: Disclosed are anti-thrombogenic compositions, methods for their production and products made therefrom. The Anti-thrombogenic compositions comprise a powderized anti-thrombogenic material homogeneously present in a solidifiable matrix material. The anti-thrombogenic material is preferably carbon and more preferably graphite particles. The matrix material is a silicon polymer, a urethane polymer or an acrylic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: George P. Noon, Louis W. Feldman, Julia A. Peterson
  • Disposable blood pump
    Patent number: 4573883
    Abstract: A hemocompatible flexible diaphragm and flexible wall pumping chamber positioned in a rigid body and actuated by alternating positive and negative fluid pulses. An inlet valve and an outlet valve are integrally molded in the pumping chamber. The diaphragm and pumping chamber are preferably molded of an elastomer. The pump is atraumatic, inexpensive and the pumping chamber and diaphragm are disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: George P. Noon, Louis W. Feldman, Julia A. Peterson