Outflow cage for blood pump
The broken lines illustrate portions of the outflow cage for a blood pump that form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for an outflow cage for blood pump, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 31, 2019
Date of Patent: Sep 9, 2025
Assignee: ABIOMED, Inc. (Danvers, MA)
Inventor: Michael J. Bernazani (Chelmsford, MA)
Primary Examiner: Shannon W Morgan
Assistant Examiner: Aula Soroush
Application Number: 29/719,043