Patents by Inventor Victor G. Shukhat

Victor G. Shukhat 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).

  • Stent crimping system
    Patent number: 6352547
    Abstract: A stent crimper is formed of at least one crimping member disposed in a reducible diameter loop. The crimping member includes at least one pulling member extending from the loop. The diameter of the loop is reduced by pulling on the pulling member. A stent placed in the loop may be crimped by reducing the diameter of the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry V. Brown, Leo M. Klisch, Victor G. Shukhat