Patents by Inventor William J. Tansey, Jr.

William J. Tansey, Jr. 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).

  • Hemostasis gasket valve
    Patent number: 6776774
    Abstract: An improved vascular introducer sheath having a hemostasis valve assembly which provides tailored distribution of compressive forces along one of the top and bottom edges of each slit to avoid puckering of the slit(s) and to provide balanced performance in terms of bi-directional sealing effectiveness and device movement therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Tansey, Jr., Mark H. Van Diver, Eric Houde