Patents by Inventor Walter H. Janke

Walter H. Janke 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).

  • Heart support for coronary artery surgery
    Patent number: 3983863
    Abstract: The heart support is formed of flat cloth tapes crossing each other at right angles and stitched together to provide a mesh with square openings. The support is heart shaped in outline with a transverse fixation tape having free ends extending laterally in opposite directions from the apex to secure the support to the heart of the patient. Each tape in the mesh is formed of a folded bias weave cloth capable of stretching to conform the support to the shape of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Walter H. Janke, Milford Barron