Patents by Inventor Kevin V. Grimes

Kevin V. Grimes 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).

  • Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested
    Patent number: 6902556
    Abstract: A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula of the aortic occlusion catheter. In another aspect of the invention, an arterial cannula having a curved or angled distal portion. An introducer straightens the distal portion for introduction into the patient. In still another aspect of the invention, an open-mesh stabilizer is used to stabilize a discoid occluding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Heartport, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin V. Grimes, Jan Komtebedde, Daniel C. Rosenman, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Michi E. Garrison, Wesley D. Sterman, David M. Taylor, A. Adam Sharkawy, Pinaki Ray
  • Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested
    Patent number: 6592547
    Abstract: A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula or the aortic occlusion catheter. In another aspect of the invention, an arterial cannula having a curved or angled distal portion. An introducer straightens the distal portion for introduction into the patient. In still another aspect of the invention, an open-mesh stabilizer is used to stabilize a discoid occluding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin V. Grimes, Jan Komtebedde, Daniel C. Rosenman, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Michi E. Garrison, Wesley D. Sterman, David M. Taylor, A. Adam Sharkawy, Pinaki Ray
  • Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested
    Publication number: 20020151870
    Abstract: A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula of the aortic occlusion catheter. In another aspect of the invention, an arterial cannula having a curved or angled distal portion. An introducer straightens the distal portion for introduction into the patient. In still another aspect of the invention, an open-mesh stabilizer is used to stabilize a discoid occluding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin V. Grimes, Jan Komtebedde, Daniel C. Rosenman, Hanson S. Gifford, Michi E. Garrison, Wesley D. Sterman, David M. Taylor, A. Adam Sharkawy, Pinaki Ray
  • Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested
    Publication number: 20020128597
    Abstract: A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula or the aortic occlusion catheter. In another aspect of the invention, an arterial cannula having a curved or angled distal portion. An introducer straightens the distal portion for introduction into the patient. In still another aspect of the invention, an open-mesh stabilizer is used to stabilize a discoid occluding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin V. Grimes, Jan Komtebedde, Daniel C. Rosenman, Hanson S. Gifford, Michi E. Garrison, Wesley D. Sterman, David M. Taylor, A. Adam Sharkawy, Pinaki Ray
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OCCLUDING THE ASCENDING AORTA AND MAINTAINING CIRCULATION OF OXYGENATED BLOOD IN THE PATIENT WHEN THE PATIENT'S HEART IS ARRESTED
    Publication number: 20010056260
    Abstract: A method and device for occluding a patient's ascending aorta, maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient and delivering cardioplegic fluid to arrest the patient's heart. An aortic occlusion catheter has an occluding member for occluding the ascending aorta. The aortic occlusion catheter passes through a cannula. Delivery of oxygenated blood is accomplished through either the cannula or the aortic occlusion catheter. In another aspect of the invention, an arterial cannula having a curved or angled distal portion. An introducer straightens the distal portion for introduction into the patient. In still another aspect of the invention, an open-mesh stabilizer is used to stabilize a discoid occluding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: KEVIN V. GRIMES, JAM KOMTEBEDDE, DANIEL C. ROSENMAN, HANSON S. GIFFORD, MICHI E. GARRISON, WESLEY D. STERMAN, DAVID M. TAYLOR, A. ADAM SHARKAWY, PINAKI RAY