Patents by Inventor Ruben Zamorano-Gamez

Ruben Zamorano-Gamez 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).

  • Combination drill bit and intrametullary catheter and method of using same
    Patent number: 6228088
    Abstract: A method and device for use in delivering or withdrawing fluid to or from the vascular system of bone marrow, wherein a tubular conduit is inserted into bone and fluid is delivered or withdrawn to or from a reservoir through a seal means surrounding a head attached to one end of the conduit in communication with bone marrow at the opposite end of the conduit. Access to bone marrow is achieved by implanting an improved intramedullary catheter of the present device within a bone and creating a reusable passage via a conduit placed between bone marrow and the outer surface of bone or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Ruben Zamorano-Gamez
  • Intramedullary catheter
    Patent number: 5332398
    Abstract: A method and device for use in delivering or withdrawing fluid to or from the vascular system of bone marrow, wherein a tubular conduit is inserted into bone and fluid is delivered or withdrawn to or from a reservoir through a seal means surrounding a head attached to one end of the conduit in communication with bone marrow at the opposite end of the conduit. Access to bone marrow is achieved by implanting an improved intramedullary catheter of the present device within a bone and creating a reusable passage via a conduit placed between bone marrow and the outer surface of bone or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Ruben Zamorano-Gamez
  • Method of using intramedullary catheter
    Patent number: 5122114
    Abstract: A method and device for use in delivering or withdrawing fluid to or from the vascular system of bone marrow, wherein a tubular conduit is inserted into bone and fluid is delivered or withdrawn to or from a reservoir through a seal means surrounding a head attached to one end of the conduit in communication with bone marrow at the opposite end of the conduit. Access to bone marrow is achieved by implanting an improved intramedullary catheter of the present device within a bone and creating a reusable passage via a conduit placed between bone marrow and the outer surface of bone or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Board of Regents, University of Texas System
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Ruben Zamorano-Gamez