Patents by Inventor Neil P. Dohm

Neil P. Dohm 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).

  • Hinged support collar for mechanical heart valve packaging
    Patent number: 5868253
    Abstract: Packaging is provided for a heart valve prosthesis. A holder is adapted to grasp the heart valve prosthesis and includes a post. The packaging includes a collar for holding the post of the holder. An inner tray of the packaging receives the collar such that the prosthesis is suspended within the inner tray. An outer tray receives the inner tray. An inner tray lid seals the inner tray and an outer tray lid seals the outer tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt D. Krueger, Neil P. Dohm, Constance L. Roos
  • Packaging and holder for heart valve prosthesis
    Patent number: 5720391
    Abstract: Packaging and a holder is provided for a heart valve prosthesis. The holder is adapted to grasp the heart valve prosthesis and includes a post. The packaging includes a collar for holding the post of the holder. An inner tray of the packaging receives the collar such that the prosthesis is suspended within the inner tray. An outer tray receives the inner tray. An inner tray lid seals the inner tray and an outer tray lid seals the outer tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil P. Dohm, Constance L. Roos