Patents by Inventor Nathan Minh Le

Nathan Minh Le 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).

  • Guidewire retention clip
    Patent number: 10980984
    Abstract: A guidewire retention clip is provided to prevent the accidental, complete insertion of a guidewire into a patient during various procedures. As provided herein, the guidewire retention clip may include a body having a portion configured to hold a guidewire; a sensor associated with the body configured to detect movement of the guidewire to and from the body; and an audio and/or visual indicator arranged on the body, wherein the audio and/or visual indicator is triggered when the sensor detects movement of the guidewire. Methods of using the guidewire retention clip are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERISTY
    Inventors: Hilton Bennett, William Paul Murphy, Bennett Ward, Nathan Minh Le, Ramya Nandigam, Sara Um