Patents by Inventor Mel Jensen

Mel Jensen 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).

  • Blood flow reversal valves and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 7503902
    Abstract: A blood flow reversal valve useful in hemodialysis having rotational detent features enabling audible and tactile feedback to a clinician and alignment features such as visible indicators associated with the blood lines on either side of the valve to confirm normal or reverse flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel Jensen, Lynn E. Jensen, Thomas I. Folden, John Oliver, Olli Tuominen
  • Blood flow reversal valves and related systems and methods
    Publication number: 20060079827
    Abstract: A blood flow reversal valve useful in hemodialysis having rotational detent features enabling audible and tactile feedback to a clinician and alignment features such as visible indicators associated with the blood lines on either side of the valve to confirm normal or reverse flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Mel Jensen, Lynn Jensen, Thomas Folden, John Oliver, Olli Tuominen