Patents by Inventor Karl F. Grace

Karl F. Grace 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).

  • Venous nitinol embolization inserts
    Patent number: 9445819
    Abstract: A venous nitinol embolization insert for restricting blood flow includes a tubular member and an embolization material attached to the tubular member. The embolization insert provides a predetermined blood flow rate based on experimental data. A method of controlling restriction of blood flow to a targeted vascular site within a patient's body includes selecting an insert that provides a predetermined blood flow rate corresponding to a desired blood flow rate. The embolization insert is selected from a plurality of embolization inserts that provide varied blood flow rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Karl F. Grace
  • VENOUS NITINOL EMBOLIZATION INSERTS
    Publication number: 20120172908
    Abstract: A venous nitinol embolization insert for restricting blood flow includes a tubular member and an embolization material attached to the tubular member. The embolization insert provides a predetermined blood flow rate based on experimental data. A method of controlling restriction of blood flow to a targeted vascular site within a patient's body includes selecting an insert that provides a predetermined blood flow rate corresponding to a desired blood flow rate. The embolization insert is selected from a plurality of embolization inserts that provide varied blood flow rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Cook Incorporated
    Inventor: Karl F. Grace