Patents by Inventor J. Luis Guerrero

J. Luis Guerrero has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems for and methods of repair of atrioventricular valve regurgitation and reversing ventricular remodeling
    Patent number: 7955247
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for restoring the normal geometry of a heart, including but not limited to the structures supporting the atrioventricular valves. The techniques and devices described herein operate on the principle of displacement, both active and passive, to reverse cardiac remodeling and limit ischemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Levine, Judy W. Hung, J. Luis Guerrero, Gus J. Vlahakes
  • Systems for and methods of atrioventricular valve regurgitation and reversing ventricular remodeling
    Publication number: 20060129025
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for restoring the normal geometry of a heart, including but not limited to the structures supporting the atrioventricular valves. The techniques and devices described herein operate on the principle of displacement, both active and passive, to reverse cardiac remodeling and limit ischemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Levine, Judy Hung, J. Luis Guerrero, Gus Vlahakes
  • Adjustable periventricular ring/ring like device/method for control of ischemic mitral regurgitation and congestive heart disease
    Patent number: 6695768
    Abstract: This device aims at correcting distortions in spatial geometry and function of the heart muscle, thereby restoring valvular integrity and optimizing myocardial performance. The device is applied externally to the heart, fixed in the chest cavity or wall, while maintaining flexibility and selectively targeting specific points of varying size, tension, and force requirements. This minimally invasive device and method of application will contribute toward a reduced rate of mortality and morbidity from heart disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: Robert A. Levine, Nadia Nathan, Mark Handschumacher, J. Luis Guerrero