Richard L Reveal

US Patent:

6445956, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Oct 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/419943

Inventors:

John D. Laird - Kittery Point ME
Lawrence E. Stanton - Burlington MA
Richard L. Reveal - Andover MA

Assignee:

Abiomed, Inc. - Danvers MA

International Classification:

A61N 102

US Classification:

607 61, 607 36, 607 37

Abstract:

A medical device for implantation and a TET system which includes the device as a component are provided. The device is designed so that it does not substantially restrict blood flow in the tissue surrounding the implanted device, thereby minimizing the risk of ischemia and necrosis. This enables the device to be implanted near tissue layers that are otherwise susceptible to blood flow restrictions when a device of the same volume and height is implanted. Blood flow adequate to prevent ischemia and necrosis is maintained by minimizing extravascular tissue pressure caused by the implantation of the device.

US Patent:

D3694038, Apr 30, 1996

Filed:

Jun 20, 1994

Appl. No.:

D/024735

Inventors:

Richard L. Reveal - North Chelmsford MA
Robert L. Marvin - Farmington CT

Assignee:

Duracraft Corp. - Southborough MA

US Classification:

D23381