This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Koç Üniversitesi. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Deniz Suha Kucukaksu: Inventor of a Centrifugal Cardiac Assist Pump
Introduction
Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is an inventor based in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye, and is associated with Koç University. His work includes an invention for a centrifugal blood pump designed for use as a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Latest Patents
Kucukaksu is associated with 1 patent: “Implantable Centrifugal Cardiac Assist Pump Having Permanent Magnets Embedded in Impeller.” The invention describes a centrifugal pump that conveys blood from an axial inlet to a tangential outlet. Its impeller is attached to a rotating hub and magnetically coupled to a drive mechanism. The impeller blades are designed to help minimize hemolysis and thrombosis during blood pumping.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Kucukaksu’s contribution to the development of implantable cardiac-assist technology. Its design combines centrifugal blood flow with magnetic drive coupling and an impeller intended to support blood compatibility.
Collaborations
The provided information identifies Caglar Ozturk and Vedat Bakuy as Kucukaksu’s coworkers. The patent is associated with Koç University.
Conclusion
Deniz Suha Kucukaksu’s patented centrifugal cardiac-assist pump brings together magnetic drive technology and blood-conscious impeller design for potential LVAD use.
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