Patents by Inventor David Mark Taylor

David Mark Taylor 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).

  • Remotely adjustable coronary sinus implant
    Patent number: 7993397
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for applying pressure to an adjacent tissue structure, such as the annulus of the mitral valve. An adjustable implant is provided with an elongate control line having a distal end connected to the implant and a proximal end spaced apart from the implant. The device enables post implantation adjustment, by accessing the proximal end of the control line and manipulating the control line to adjust the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences AG
    Inventors: Randall T. Lashinski, David Mark Taylor, Richard S. Kusleika
  • Remotely activated mitral annuloplasty system and methods
    Patent number: 7695512
    Abstract: Disclosed are implants and methods for remote remodeling of a mitral valve annulus. The implant comprises a body transformable from a flexible configuration for navigation to a treatment site, to a remodeling configuration for, in one application, applying pressure to the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve. On board electronics allow post deployment adjustment of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences AG
    Inventors: Randall T. Lashinski, Gerard von Hoffmann, Richard S. Kusleika, Michael R. Forman, David Mark Taylor