Patents Assigned to MVRx, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20160374812
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, David A. Rahdert, David Scott, David R. Tholfsen
  • Patent number: 9498331
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold
  • Publication number: 20160262887
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the right atrium, which allow tricuspid valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT T. CHANG, TIMOTHY R. MACHOLD, DAVID A. RAHDERT, JASON ROGERS
  • Publication number: 20160067043
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY R. MACHOLD, ROBERT T. CHANG, DAVID A. RAHDERT, DAVID SCOTT, DAVID R. THOLFSEN
  • Publication number: 20160045308
    Abstract: A heart valve implant has a body sized and configured to rest near or within a heart valve annulus. A plurality of spaced-apart retainers extend outwardly from the body to contact tissue near or within the heart valve annulus. The retainers are sized and configured to secure the body to the heart valve annulus. The implant can be secured, e.g., without the use of sutures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventor: John A. Macoviak
  • Patent number: 9179896
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial adjustability and retrievability years after implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize an adjustable bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R Machold, David J Scott, David A Rahdert, David R Tholfsen, Robert T Chang, John A Macoviak
  • Publication number: 20150289976
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial adjustability and retrievability years after implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize an adjustable bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, David J. Scott, David A. Rahdert, David R. Tholfsen, Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak
  • Publication number: 20150182337
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold
  • Publication number: 20150157459
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN A. MACOVIAK, ROBERT T. CHANG, DAVID A. RAHDERT, TIMOTHY R. MACHOLD
  • Patent number: 8979925
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold
  • Patent number: 8956407
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Macoviak, Robert T. Chang, David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold
  • Patent number: 8858622
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert
  • Publication number: 20140222138
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, David A. Rahdert, David Scott, David R. Tholfsen
  • Patent number: 8784482
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that is sized and configured to attach in, on, or near the annulus of a dysfunctional heart valve. In use, the implant extends either across the minor axis of the annulus, or across the major axis of the annulus, or both. The implant restores to the heart valve annulus and leaflets a more functional anatomic shape and tension. The more functional anatomic shape and tension are conducive to coaptation of the leaflets, which, in turn, reduces retrograde flow or regurgitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold, John A. Macoviak, Robert T. Chang
  • Patent number: 8690858
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R Machold, Robert T Chang, David A Rahdert, David Scott, David R Tholfsen
  • Publication number: 20120232645
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY R. MACHOLD, Robert T. Chang, David A. Rahdert, David Scott, David R. Tholfsen
  • Publication number: 20120209377
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: MVRx, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY R. MACHOLD, ROBERT T. CHANG, JOHN A. MACOVIAK, DAVID A. RAHDERT
  • Publication number: 20120185040
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods retain a native heart valve leaflet to prevent retrograde flow. The devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that, in use, rests adjacent a valve annulus and includes a retaining structure that is sized and shaped to overlay at least a portion of one or more native valve leaflets. The retaining structure retains the leaflet or leaflets it overlays, to resist leaflet eversion and/or prolapse. In this way, the implant prevents or reduces regurgitation. The implant does not interfere significantly with the opening of and blood flow through the leaflets during periods of antegrade flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: MVRx, iNC.
    Inventors: DAVID A. RAHDERT, John A. Macoviak, Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, Rick A. Soss
  • Patent number: 8187207
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R Machold, Robert T Chang, David A Rahdert, David Scott, David Rainoue Tholfsen
  • Patent number: 8163013
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert