George P. Noon - Houston TX Louis W. Feldman - Houston TX Julia A. Peterson - South Houston TX
Assignee:
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61K 900
US Classification:
424484
Abstract:
Disclosed are anti-thrombogenic compositions, methods for their production and products made therefrom. The Anti-thrombogenic compositions comprise a powderized anti-thrombogenic material homogeneously present in a solidifiable matrix material. The anti-thrombogenic material is preferably carbon and more preferably graphite particles. The matrix material is a silicon polymer, a urethane polymer or an acrylic polymer.
George P. Noon - Houston TX Louis W. Feldman - Houston TX Julia A. Peterson - South Houston TX
Assignee:
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston TX
International Classification:
F04B 4306 A61M 110
US Classification:
417394
Abstract:
A hemocompatible flexible diaphragm and flexible wall pumping chamber positioned in a rigid body and actuated by alternating positive and negative fluid pulses. An inlet valve and an outlet valve are integrally molded in the pumping chamber. The diaphragm and pumping chamber are preferably molded of an elastomer. The pump is atraumatic, inexpensive and the pumping chamber and diaphragm are disposable.