Patents by Inventor Teunis Slagboom

Teunis Slagboom 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).

  • Radial guiding catheter curve
    Patent number: 5885247
    Abstract: A radial guiding catheter comprising a first straight leg connected to a first curve. The first curve has an angle such that the first curve can be disposed just proximal to the coronary ostium. The first curve is connected to a second straight leg. The second straight leg is connected to a second curve such that the second curve can be disposed within the aortic valve. The second curve has a direction opposite the first curve. The second curve is connected to a third straight leg. The distance between the second straight leg and the third straight leg is sufficient to cause the distal end of the first straight leg to engage the left coronary artery. The third straight leg is connected to a third curve, the third curve having a direction opposite the second curve such that the third curve is disposed along the ridge of the brachial artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Teunis Slagboom