Patents by Inventor Raphael S. Rabinovitz

Raphael S. Rabinovitz 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).

  • Epicardial multifunctional probe
    Patent number: 4947854
    Abstract: An epicardial multifunctional probe has been designed to measure blood flow velocity and muscle thickening with two sensors. The probe is implantable and remains inside the patient after surgery. The probe is removable through a small opening in the patient's chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Raphael S. Rabinovitz, Craig J. Hartley, George P. Noon
  • Implantable and extractable biological sensor probe
    Patent number: 4926875
    Abstract: This invention is an implantable, extractable probe for biological sensors which has a stable attachment to different sizes of vessels or organs and is safety and easily removed from the patient. The body of the probe is made up of a biocompatible flexible material. The probe encircles the vessel or organ to be monitored by suture attachment of the probe body to itself. A release wire within the probe body holds the suture in place until time for the removal of the probe from the body. The probe is then extracted without a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Raphael S. Rabinovitz, Craig J. Hartley