Patents by Inventor David A. Kusz

David A. Kusz 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Flow assisted catheter
    Patent number: 6193705
    Abstract: A catheter includes a manifold and a proximal shaft portion coupled to the manifold. A distal shaft portion is coupled to a distal end of the proximal shaft portion and is flexible relative to the proximal shaft portion. A fiber reinforcement layer is disposed about the distal shaft portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, James R. Pray, Robert M. Vidlund, David A. Kusz, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • 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
  • Catheter having LCP reinforced distal portion
    Patent number: 5961511
    Abstract: A catheter includes a manifold and a proximal shaft portion coupled to the manifold. A distal shaft portion is coupled to a distal end of the proximal shaft portion and is flexible relative to the proximal shaft portion. A fiber reinforcement layer is disposed about the distal shaft portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, James R. Pray, Robert M. Vidlund, David A. Kusz, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • Flow assisted catheter
    Patent number: 5947939
    Abstract: A catheter includes a manifold and a proximal shaft portion coupled to the manifold. A distal shaft portion is coupled to a distal end of the proximal shaft portion and is flexible relative to the proximal shaft portion. A fiber reinforcement layer is disposed about the distal shaft portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, James R. Pray, Robert M. Vidlund, David A. Kusz, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • Catheter having distal fiber braid
    Patent number: 5899892
    Abstract: A catheter includes a manifold and a proximal shaft portion coupled to the manifold. A distal shaft portion is coupled to a distal end of the proximal shaft portion and is flexible relative to the proximal shaft portion. A fiber reinforcement layer is disposed about the distal shaft portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, James R. Pray, Robert M. Vidlund, David A. Kusz, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • Flow assisted catheter
    Patent number: 5730733
    Abstract: A catheter is disclosed which includesa manifold;a proximal shaft coupled to the manifold;a distal shaft coupled to a distal end of the proximal shaft and being flexible relative to the proximal shaft;a fiber braid disposed about the distal shaft wherein the fiber braid includes a plurality of fibers disposed on the distal shaft and crossing over one another to form picks; anda lubricious coating on an inner surface of the proximal and distal shaft portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, James R. Pray, Robert M. Vidlund, David A. Kusz, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.