Patents by Inventor Marcel A. E Verbeck

Marcel A. E Verbeck 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).

  • Implantable device with radiopaque ends
    Patent number: 6340368
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implantable device for use in the treatment of at least partially obstructed body lumen. The implantable medical device includes at least one radiopaque tubular section attached to a first end of a tubular midsection. Upon viewing the device with x-ray, a three dimensional image is visible that allows for increased accuracy in assessing device placement, device sizing, device deployment, and even lumen orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic Inc.
    Inventor: Marcel A. E Verbeck