Patents by Inventor Larry D. Kuecker

Larry D. Kuecker 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).

  • Apparatus and method for limiting access to septum
    Patent number: 5328465
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for limiting access to a septum in a body implanted device. The apparatus includes a screen member which covers the septum. The screen member has a plurality of openings which are sized such that needles larger than a predetermined size will not pass through the openings. Needles of a size less than the predetermined size of the openings will pass through and be provided access to the septum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Kratoska, Larry D. Kuecker, Douglas O. Hankner