Patents Assigned to Ovalis, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130072966Abstract: Apparatus and methods for closing a septal defect including a flap of tissue partially detached from a septum of a heart. A needle is advanced through a patient's vasculature within a delivery apparatus until the needle is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septum. The needle is directed through the flap of tissue until the needle is disposed within a second chamber opposite the septum. A filament attached to an intermediate region of the needle is pulled, thereby causing the needle to pivot about the intermediate region such that the ends of the needle straddle the septal opening. A locking element is secured to the filament to secure the flap of tissue against the septum, and the filament is cut. Alternatively, the filament is biased to coil to engage the flap of tissue and secure the needle against the septum to close the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Ovalis, Inc.Inventor: Ovalis, Inc.
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Patent number: 8070826Abstract: Apparatus and methods for closing a septal defect including a flap of tissue partially detached from a septum of a heart. A needle is advanced through a patient's vasculature within a delivery apparatus until the needle is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septum. The needle is directed through the flap of tissue until the needle is disposed within a second chamber opposite the septum. A filament attached to an intermediate region of the needle is pulled, thereby causing the needle to pivot about the intermediate region such that the ends of the needle straddle the septal opening. A locking element is secured to the filament to secure the flap of tissue against the septum, and the filament is cut. Alternatively, the filament is biased to coil to engage the flap of tissue and secure the needle against the septum to close the opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ovalis, Inc.Inventor: Richard S. Ginn
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Patent number: 7846179Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having a suture-like implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The suture-like apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the suture-like apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the delivery device and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. The suture-like device can include a suture body coupled with one or more lock devices or anchor devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Ovalis, Inc.Inventors: W. Martin Belef, Dean Carson, Richard S. Ginn, Ronald J. Jabba
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Publication number: 20100262183Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for treating internal tissue defects, such as septal defects, with implantable devices are provided. Elongate delivery systems for these implantable devices are configured to achieve a transverse orientation with respect to the defect site, allowing the implantable apparatus to be delivered from an elongate device in an efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Ovalis Inc.Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Martin Belef, Dean Carson, Ronald J. Jabba, Anthony J. Pantages
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Patent number: 7740640Abstract: A device for closing a septal defect, such as a patent foramen ovale, includes a clip formed from a superelastic material that is inserted into a septum wall of a heart. The clip is advanced through a patient's vasculature, e.g., within a delivery apparatus, until the clip is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septal defect. Tines of the clip are directed through a flap of tissue of the septal defect until the tines of the clip are disposed within a second opposing chamber. The clip then transforms into its relaxed state, wherein the tines of the clip engage with a surface of the second chamber, thereby substantially closing the septal opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Ovalis, Inc.Inventor: Richard S. Ginn
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Patent number: 7686828Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Ovalis, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Martin Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Ronald J. Jabba
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Patent number: 7678132Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Ovalis, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Martin Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Ronald J. Jabba