Patents by Inventor Olav Thulesius

Olav Thulesius 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).

  • Methods for preventing thrombosis; and surgical implant having reduced platelet deposition characteristics
    Patent number: 4909799
    Abstract: In order to improve the surface properties of small caliber vascular grafts or other surgical implants, Forskolin (or a derivative thereof) which is a power cAMP stimulating agent, is applied to the thrombogenic surfaces of the graft/implant. Forskolin as thus used is a potent antiplatelet agent significantly lowering platelet deposition on the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventors: Olav Thulesius, Jan T. Christenson