Patents by Inventor Laurie Foerster

Laurie Foerster 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).

  • Telescoping catheter delivery system for left heart endocardial device placement
    Patent number: 9072872
    Abstract: A transseptal catheter delivery system includes an elongate first tubular member and an elongate second tubular member receivable within the first tubular member. The first tubular member includes an adjustable portion adjacent a distal end. The second tubular member is adapted to receive an instrument to be placed in the left ventricle, and includes a curved portion adjacent its distal end in a relaxed state. The adjustable portion is deflectable toward the atrial septum to guide a puncturing tool and/or guide insertion of the second tubular member through a septal puncture into the left atrium. Within the left atrium, the curved portion is oriented toward the left ventricle to guide insertion of a guide wire, and subsequently the second tubular member, into the left ventricle. Methods of transvenously accessing a left ventricle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea J. Asleson, Zhongping Yang, Michael Kimmel, Kyle R. Marquard, Laurie Foerster
  • Telescoping Catheter Delivery System for Left Heart Endocardial Device Placement
    Publication number: 20120109079
    Abstract: A transseptal catheter delivery system includes an elongate first tubular member and an elongate second tubular member receivable within the first tubular member. The first tubular member includes an adjustable portion adjacent a distal end. The second tubular member is adapted to receive an instrument to be placed in the left ventricle, and includes a curved portion adjacent its distal end in a relaxed state. The adjustable portion is deflectable toward the atrial septum to guide a puncturing tool and/or guide insertion of the second tubular member through a septal puncture into the left atrium. Within the left atrium, the curved portion is oriented toward the left ventricle to guide insertion of a guide wire, and subsequently the second tubular member, into the left ventricle. Methods of transvenously accessing a left ventricle are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea J. Asleson, Zhongping Yang, Michael Kimmel, Kyle R. Marquard, Laurie Foerster