Patents by Inventor Mark Galfand

Mark Galfand 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 APPARATUS TO INCREASE SECRETION OF ENDOGENOUS NATURETIC HORMONES
    Publication number: 20070299475
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure by increasing secretion of endogenous naturetic hormones ANP and BNP such as by stimulation of the heart atria. Heart pacing is done at an atrial contraction rate that is increased and can be higher than the ventricular contraction rate. Pacing may include mechanical distension of the right atrial appendage. An implantable device is used to periodically cyclically stretch the walls of the appendage with an implanted balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: G & L CONSULTING, LLC
    Inventors: Howard Levin, Mark Galfand