Patents by Inventor David Rainoue Tholfsen

David Rainoue Tholfsen 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).

  • Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus, including the use of magnetic tools
    Patent number: 8187207
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R Machold, Robert T Chang, David A Rahdert, David Scott, David Rainoue Tholfsen
  • Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus, including the use of magnetic tools
    Publication number: 20100130992
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy R. Machold, Robert T. Chang, David A. Rahdert, David Scott, David Rainoue Tholfsen