Patents by Inventor William Martin Belef

William Martin Belef 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).

  • Intravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion head
    Patent number: 5895397
    Abstract: Front-end and side-on intravascular catheters are described that comprise an abrasive head contained substantially within a housing. Aspiration means and flushing means are connected to the region of grinding to remove dislodged debris. A preferred embodiment has the abrasive surface of a rotatable head comprised of diamond powder. Another preferred embodiment has an ultrasonic transducer affixed to the head to permit transluminal imaging of the site of occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yue-Teh Jang, William Martin Belef