This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Wuhan Vickor Medical Technology Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Tao Zhu: Inventor of an Atrial Shunt Decompression Device
Introduction
Tao Zhu is an inventor based in Wuhan, China. His work includes an invention for an atrial shunt regulation device and the tools and methods used to manufacture it.
Latest Patents
Tao Zhu is associated with 1 patent: “Atrial Shunt Decompression Device, Weaving Device and Weaving Method Thereof.” The invention describes an atrial shunt regulation device whose left disk, intermediate portion, and right disk are formed as a single piece from one braid wire. Securing the wire ends with a single nut reduces the number and size of the nuts and helps form a cortical layer.
The patent also describes a cylindrical braid-body mold with positioning pins evenly arranged around its outer wall. Its manufacturing method involves braiding, thermoforming, adding a binding-off wire, securing the wire ends with a nut, and thermoforming again. The method is designed to be straightforward and suitable for manual, small-batch production, potentially reducing manufacturing costs.
Career Highlights
Tao Zhu is associated with Wuhan Vickor Medical Technology Co., Ltd. His patented work focuses on the design and manufacture of an atrial shunt device, including a dedicated braiding tool and a practical production process.
Collaborations
Tao Zhu’s listed coworkers include Song Chen and Xueli Wang.
Conclusion
Tao Zhu’s patent brings together a single-wire device design, specialized braiding equipment, and a small-batch manufacturing method for an atrial shunt regulation device.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile