Patents by Inventor Knute E. Thorsgard

Knute E. Thorsgard 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).

  • Patent number: 4682592
    Abstract: A male contraceptive which is effective, reversible and non-surgically implanted, which prevents the transport of sperm by occluding the lumen of the vas deferens, the ejaculatory duct, or the urethra. The male contraceptive is inserted and removed through the urethra. The contraceptive comprises an elongated hollow tube having an expandable elastic cap forming a fluid tight seal at one end and a plug forming a fluid tight seal at the other end. A flexible spring is provided within the tube. The plug includes a valve for allowing the selective ingress and egress of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Inventor: Knute E. Thorsgard