Patents by Inventor David R. Elizondo

David R. Elizondo 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).

  • Cardiovascular bioreactor apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6174719
    Abstract: The invention involves a method and apparatus for processing biological material, such as heart valves and vascular grafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Elizondo, Todd D. Campbell, Robert P. Totten
  • Cardiovascular bioreactor apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5916800
    Abstract: The invention involves a method and apparatus for processing biological material, such as heart valves and vascular grafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: St. June Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Elizondo, Todd D. Campbell, Robert P. Totten
  • Holder for heart valve prosthesis
    Patent number: 5814101
    Abstract: A holder for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a holder body and stem. The stem is adapted to receive a handle used to manipulate the prostheses during implantation. The stem is moveable between a standard implantation position and a low profile delivery position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret A. Wallner, David R. Elizondo, Kimberly A. Anderson, Guy P. Vanney, Kurt D. Krueger, Michael J. Girard, Stephen A. Petersen, Darrin J. Bergman, Terry L. Shepherd