Patents by Inventor Alden Harken

Alden Harken 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).

  • Atrioventricular valve annulus repair systems and methods including retro-chordal anchors
    Publication number: 20090043381
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed to treat atrioventricular valve regurgitation accessed through the vasculature, and by standard and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Isolated leaflet fixation and annulus treatment systems are developed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: John A. Macoviak, Robert T. Chang, Alden Harken, Timothy R. Machold, David A. Rahdert
  • Use of IL-18 inhibitors for the treatment and/or prevention of heart disease
    Publication number: 20040234523
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an inhibitor of IL-18 in the preparation of a medicament for treatment and/or prevention of a heart disease, in particular ischemic heart disease. Combinations of an IL-18 inhibitor and/or a TNF antagonist are also considered for the treatment and/or prevention of a heart disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Charles Dinarello, Benjamin Pomerantz, Leonid Reznikov, Alden Harken, Yolande Chvatchko