This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: The University of Toledo. Active years: 2022-2024.
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Years Active: 2022-2024
Title: Christopher J. Cooper: Inventor of Minimally Invasive Thrombectomy Technology
Introduction
Christopher J. Cooper is an inventor associated with Toledo, Ohio, and The University of Toledo. His work includes a minimally invasive device designed to capture and remove blood clots from blood vessels. He is credited with 2 patents.
Latest Patents
Cooper’s listed patent work concerns a minimally invasive thrombectomy device made from nitinol, a flexible shape-memory alloy. Nitinol fingers form a frame for a basket and funnel that capture blood clots. A catheter delivers the device to the clot, where the basket and funnel can be deployed inside a blood vessel. After capturing the clot, the device can be collapsed and retracted into the catheter for removal.
The supplied descriptions repeat the same invention, so they are presented here as one technology rather than as separate inventions.
Career Highlights
Cooper’s patent work focuses on catheter-delivered thrombectomy technology. The design aims to provide a way to reach, capture, and remove clots while allowing the device to be withdrawn through the catheter.
Collaborations
Cooper’s listed coworkers include Mohammad H. Elahinia and Rajesh Gupta. His work is associated with The University of Toledo.
Conclusion
Christopher J. Cooper’s listed invention applies a collapsible nitinol basket-and-funnel design to minimally invasive clot removal, reflecting a focus on catheter-based medical technology.
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