Patents Assigned to Myocor
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 6332864
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Valve to myocardium tension members device and method
    Patent number: 6332893
    Abstract: A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • Heart wall tension reduction kit
    Patent number: 6332863
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Transventricular implant tools and devices
    Publication number: 20010025171
    Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • Stress reduction apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20010016675
    Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Stress reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6264602
    Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund
  • Transventricular implant tools and devices
    Patent number: 6260552
    Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6261222
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson
  • External stress reduction device and method
    Patent number: 6183411
    Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6165120
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6165119
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 6162168
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Stress reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6077214
    Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 6059715
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 6050936
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6045497
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5961440
    Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Myocor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier