Patents by Inventor Mark Handschumacher

Mark Handschumacher 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: 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