Patents Assigned to Cardia, Inc.
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Patent number: 11284871Abstract: A medical device for treating an LAA is presented. The device includes a cap, a bulb and a joint assembly therebetween. The cap is a three layer mesh structure with a retaining hub securing the layers together. A plurality of proximal wire loops extend from the base layer to a proximal post of the joint assembly. The bulb has a plurality of distal wire loops that extend between a terminal post and a distal post of the joint assembly. The joint assembly comprises a first ball joint, a second ball joint and a housing. Each ball joint is retained in the housing independent ball and socket relationships. Each ball joint and post defines a longitudinal axis. The housing defines a housing longitudinal axis. By way of the ball and socket relationship each ball joint longitudinal axis may form an angle of between about 0 to about 35 degrees with the housing longitudinal axis in any direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patrick Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino, Englong Tan
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Publication number: 20200038004Abstract: A medical device for treating an LAA is presented. The device includes a cap, a bulb and a joint assembly therebetween. The cap is a three layer mesh structure with a retaining hub securing the layers together. A plurality of proximal wire loops extend from the base layer to a proximal post of the joint assembly. The bulb has a plurality of distal wire loops that extend between a terminal post and a distal post of the joint assembly. The joint assembly comprises a first ball joint, a second ball joint and a housing. Each ball joint is retained in the housing independent ball and socket relationships. Each ball joint and post defines a longitudinal axis. The housing defines a housing longitudinal axis. By way of the ball and socket relationship each ball joint longitudinal axis may form an angle of between about 0 to about 35 degrees with the housing longitudinal axis in any direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Cardia, IncInventors: Michael Patrick Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino, Englong Tan
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Patent number: 10441258Abstract: A medical device for treating an LAA is presented. The device includes a cap, a bulb and a joint assembly therebetween. The cap is a three layer mesh structure with a retaining hub securing the layers together. A plurality of proximal wire loops extend from the base layer to a proximal post of the joint assembly. The bulb has a plurality of distal wire loops that extend between a terminal post and a distal post of the joint assembly. The joint assembly comprises a first ball joint, a second ball joint and a housing. Each ball joint is retained in the housing independent ball and socket relationships. Each ball joint and post defines a longitudinal axis. The housing defines a housing longitudinal axis. By way of the ball and socket relationship each ball joint longitudinal axis may form an angle of between about 0 to about 35 degrees with the housing longitudinal axis in any direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patrick Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino, Englong Tan
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Patent number: 9592058Abstract: A medical device implant for the left atrial appendage of a patient's heart, to prevent strokes. The device includes a cap that overlies the opening of the LAA connected to a bulb in the LAA. Dis-continuous segmented sails attached to the cap promote tissue growth over the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Erzberger, Dara Chin, Robert T. Sandgren, Michael Patrick Corcoran
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Patent number: 9554804Abstract: A medical device implant for the left atrial appendage of a patient's heart to prevent strokes. The device includes a cap that overlies the opening of the LAA connected to a bulb in the LAA. Discontinuous segmented sails attached to the cap promote tissue growth over the device. The device maybe repositioned and redeployed during implantation.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Erzberger, Dara Chin, Robert T. Sandgren, Michael Patrick Corcoran
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Publication number: 20130218193Abstract: A medical device implant for the left atrial appendage of a patient's heart to prevent strokes. The device includes a cap that overlies the opening of the LAA connected to a bulb in the LAA. Discontinuous segmented sails attached to the cap promote tissue growth over the device. The device maybe repositioned and redeployed during implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: CARDIA, INC.Inventor: Cardia, Inc.
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Patent number: 8366741Abstract: The present invention is an occlusion device having a centering arm network that self-centers across a defect and can be retrieved and redeployed in situ. A self centering system allows the center of the occlusion device to remain properly positioned within the defect, which increases the effectiveness of the occlusion device. The self centering system is comprised of a plurality of centering arms which define a flexible intermediate zone. In addition, the occlusion device of the present invention has a plurality of right arms connected to the plurality of centering arms which make it possible to retrieve and redeploy the occlusion device in situ.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Dara Chin, Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7972361Abstract: An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a spring connector and a safety tether. The flexible spring connector gives the center assembly improved torque and flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart. The safety tether serves to further ensure the structural integrity of the center assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7927351Abstract: An occlusion device includes a flexible section formed by a wire connector. The flexible wire connector gives the occlusion device improved torque and flexure characteristics, which allows the device to better conform to the contours of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7905901Abstract: This invention relates to an occlusion device for the closure of physical defects. The occlusion device is capable of self-centering itself in the defect. This allows the center of the occluder to remain properly positioned in the defect, while maintaining a low profile against the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7749238Abstract: An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a polymeric connector. The flexible polymeric connector gives the center assembly improved torque and flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7691115Abstract: An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a fabric connector. The flexible fabric connector gives the center assembly improved flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7658748Abstract: An occlusion device for the closure of physical apertures, such as vascular or septal apertures, that can be retrieved, reloaded, and redeployed in situ. A plurality of puller arms and a floating center post allow the device to collapse for loading when a physician pulls on a delivery device, which is attached to the floating center post. This also allows for easy loading of the device into a catheter for delivery to the heart.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Marino, Michael P. Corcoran
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Patent number: 7625364Abstract: This invention relates to a center connection having a flexible section. The flexible section allows a portion of the center connection to be highly flexible, while maintaining the ability to transmit torque. One method of forming the flexible center connection is to form the flexible section of the center connection of a series of individual interlocked segments.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7582104Abstract: The present invention is an occlusion device having a collapsible frame which allows the occlusion device to be more easily centered in a defect and retrieved in situ. The occlusion device comprises a first post configured to be located on a first side of a defect, a second post configured to be located on a second side of the defect, and a fixation device connected to the first and second posts. The fixation device is used to hold the occlusion device in place across a defect, and comprises several segments. The segments are shaped so that each segment comprises a loop, causing the fixation device to resemble a “daisy design.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7566336Abstract: This invention relates to an occlusion device for the closure of a physical lumen. More specifically, this invention relates to an occlusion device for the left atrial appendage of the heart, comprising a center post, a plurality of ribs extending along the center post and sheet which is attached to the ribs.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Publication number: 20090076541Abstract: The present invention is an occlusion device having a centering arm network that self-centers across a defect and can be retrieved and redeployed in situ. A self centering system allows the center of the occlusion device to remain properly positioned within the defect, which increases the effectiveness of the occlusion device. The self centering system is comprised of a plurality of centering arms which define a flexible intermediate zone. In addition, the occlusion device of the present invention has a plurality of right arms connected to the plurality of centering arms which make it possible to retrieve and redeploy the occlusion device in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Dara Chin, Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Patent number: 7413563Abstract: This invention relates to flexible medical device. The flexible medical device may comprise interlocking portions formed of a continuous channel. When formed of a continuous channel, the medical device comprises interconnected interlocking portions, rather than independent interlocking portions. The flexible medical device may also be designed so that different portions of the device have different flexibility characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Publication number: 20080167682Abstract: An occlusion device comprises a bioabsorbable material, which allows the occlusion device to effectively close a defect in the heart while eliminating or limiting components which permanently remain in the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino
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Publication number: 20070293891Abstract: An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a polymeric connector. The flexible polymeric connector gives the center assembly improved torque and flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Cardia, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Corcoran, Joseph A. Marino