Patents by Inventor James I-Lin Fann

James I-Lin Fann 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).

  • Patent number: 10327743
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. The tissue structures can be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment. In one aspect, a structure is deployed in a gutter region of the valve annulus to modify the shape of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wenchin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Patent number: 8734505
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Goldfarb, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Kent D. Dell, Martin S. Dieck, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Brain B. Martin, Ferolyn T. Powell, Frederick G. St. Goar
  • Patent number: 8323334
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, James I-Lin Fann, Frederick G. St. Goar
  • Patent number: 7998151
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck
  • Publication number: 20100217283
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Evalve,Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Patent number: 7753923
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Patent number: 7704269
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • Publication number: 20100016958
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Publication number: 20090198322
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, James I-Lin Fann, Frederick G. St. Goar
  • Publication number: 20080167714
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Publication number: 20080051807
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark Deem, Hanson Gifford, Martin Dieck, Brian Martin, Sylvia Fan, Eric Goldfarb, Kent Dell, Ferolyn Powell
  • Publication number: 20040039442
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, Martin S. Dieck, Brain B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Publication number: 20040030382
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson s. Gifford, Martin S Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Erik A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell
  • Patent number: 6629534
    Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems are provided for performing endovascular repair of atrioventricular and other cardiac valves in the heart. Regurgitation of an atrioventricular valve, particularly a mitral valve, can be repaired by modifying a tissue structure selected from the valve leaflets, the valve annulus, the valve chordae, and the papillary muscles. These structures may be modified by suturing, stapling, snaring, or shortening, using interventional tools which are introduced to a heart chamber. Preferably, the tissue structures will be temporarily modified prior to permanent modification. For example, opposed valve leaflets may be temporarily grasped and held into position prior to permanent attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. St. Goar, James I-Lin Fann, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Martin S. Dieck, Brian B. Martin, Sylvia Wen-Chin Fan, Eric A. Goldfarb, Kent D. Dell, Ferolyn T. Powell