Patents by Inventor Patrick Schiele

Patrick Schiele 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).

  • Insertion instrument for vena cava filter
    Patent number: 5147379
    Abstract: An improved insertion instrument for a vena cava filter is provided and iudes a filter retainer attached to the catheter for preventing accidental ejection of the filter and for enabling retraction of the filter into the carrier body at any time prior to complete ejection; a directional control mechanism attached to the plunger housing for allowing a user to guide the filter retainer through a vascular network; and a simplified plunger locking mechanism on the plunger for preventing premature ejection of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Mehdy Sabbaghian, Tony Barfield, Patrick Schiele, David W. Newton, Gregory J. Lormand, Glen J. Schwartzberg