Patents by Inventor Sovann V. Mam

Sovann V. Mam 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).

  • Guide wire stiffness transition element
    Patent number: 6602207
    Abstract: Disclosed is a guide wire having a coil surrounding a core of the guide wire and a stiffness transition element. The stiffness transition element is configured to provide a smooth stiffness transition from the distal end of the guide wire to the coil and/or the core of the guide wire. The stiffness transition element may be formed of any medical grade polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sovann V. Mam, Maura Rooney