Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Reitz
Bruce A. Reitz 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).
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Publication number: 20080207496Abstract: A combination which comprises (a) a staurosporine derivative and (b) an agent effective in preventing, delaying or treating transplant rejection in which the active ingredients (a) and (b) are present in each case in free form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and optionally at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; for simultaneous, separate or sequential use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Ming-Sing Si, Dominic C. Borie, Bruce A. Reitz
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Patent number: 7100614Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Heartport, Inc.Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Patent number: 6955175Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Publication number: 20050159404Abstract: A combination which comprises (a) a staurosporine derivative and (b) an agent effective in preventing, delaying or treating transplant rejection in which the active ingredients (a) and (b) are present in each case in free form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and optionally at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; for simultaneous, separate or sequential use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Ming-Sing Si, Dominic Borie, Bruce Reitz
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Publication number: 20040019348Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Patent number: 6679268Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Heartport, Inc.Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Publication number: 20030225402Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Publication number: 20020100485Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Publication number: 20020096183Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Patent number: 6401720Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Patent number: 5924424Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Heartport, Inc.Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford
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Patent number: 5855614Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1996Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Heartport, Inc.Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters
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Patent number: 5829447Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Heartport, Inc.Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz
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Patent number: 5797960Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for accessing the interior of the heart and performing procedures therein while the heart is beating. In one embodiment, a tubular access device having an inner lumen is provided for positioning through a penetration in a muscular wall of the heart, the access device having a means for sealing within the penetration to inhibit leakage of blood through the penetration. The sealing means may comprise a balloon or flange on the access device, or a suture placed in the heart wall to gather the heart tissue against the access device. An obturator is removably positionable in the inner lumen of the access device, the obturator having a cutting means at its distal end for penetrating the muscular wall of the heart. The access device is preferably positioned through an intercostal space and through the muscular wall of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Inventors: John H. Stevens, Bruce A. Reitz, Alex T. Roth, William S. Peters, Hanson S. Gifford