Patents by Inventor Delos M. Cosgrove

Delos M. Cosgrove 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).

  • Publication number: 20190254672
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Delos M. Cosgrove, III
  • Patent number: 10314585
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: IDx Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Delos M. Cosgrove, III
  • Patent number: 10285712
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: Idx Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 10166024
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignees: IDx Medical, Ltd., Atricure Inc., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Jason I. Glithero, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Chadd R. Tyler, Todd A. Hall, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Publication number: 20150320426
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 9119627
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignees: IDX MEDICAL, LTD, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Publication number: 20150223813
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Delos M. Cosgrove, III
  • Publication number: 20130245652
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, IDX MEDICAL, LTD.
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 8465507
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignees: IDX Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Publication number: 20120059400
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, ATRICURE, INC.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Jason I. Glithero, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Chadd R. Tyler, Todd A. Hall, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Patent number: 7931684
    Abstract: An annuloplasty repair segment and template for heart valve annulus repair. The elongate flexible template may form a distal part of a holder that also has a proximal handle. Alternatively, the template may be releasably attached to a mandrel that slides within a delivery sheath, the template being released from the end of the sheath to enable manipulation by a surgeon. A tether connecting the template and mandrel may also be provided. The template may be elastic, temperature responsive, or multiple linked segments. The template may be aligned with the handle and form a two- or three-dimensional curve out of alignment with the handle such that the annuloplasty repair segment attached thereto conforms to the curve. The template may be actively or passively converted between its straight and curved positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Stefan G. Schreck, Richard S. Rhee
  • Publication number: 20100082047
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD., THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 7645285
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignees: IDX Medical, Ltd, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 6964682
    Abstract: An improved holder, system and method for implanting a tissue-type prosthetic mitral heart valve that prevents suture looping and may also constrict the commissure posts of the valve. The holder may include two relatively movable plates, one of which attaches to the valve sewing on the inflow end of the valve ring and the other which attaches via sutures or similar expedient to the valve commissures on the outflow end. Separation of the plates places the sutures in tension and constricts the commissures. The sutures may be strands or filaments, or may be wider bands of flexible biocompatible material. If bands are used, they desirably cover the commissure post tips to further help prevent suture looping thereover. The flexible lengths of material extend directly between commissures of the valve, or may extending radially inward from each commissure to a central upstanding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Diana Nguyen-Thien-Nhon, Myron Howanec, Jr., Ralph Kafesjian, Delos M. Cosgrove, Robert Stobie, Hung Ly Lam
  • Patent number: 6962605
    Abstract: An annuloplasty repair segment and template for heart valve annulus repair. The elongate flexible template may form a distal part of a holder that also has a proximal handle. Alternatively, the template may be releasably attached to a mandrel that slides within a delivery sheath, the template being released from the end of the sheath to enable manipulation by a surgeon. A tether connecting the template and mandrel may also be provided. The template may be elastic, temperature responsive, or multiple linked segments. The template may be aligned with the handle and form a two- or three-dimensional curve out of alignment with the handle such that the annuloplasty repair segment attached thereto conforms to the curve. The template may be actively or passively converted between its straight and curved positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Stefan G. Schreck, Richard S. Rhee
  • Patent number: 6951555
    Abstract: A catheter and method of use may include an aortic balloon catheter having an integral expandable/collapsible lumen. The catheter comprises a main catheter body having a either a single or a plurality of lumens extending therethrough, and further includes an expandable/collapsible lumen disposed thereabout and carried by the main catheter body. The expandable/collapsible lumen has a relatively large diameter when inflated with respect to the main catheter body, and is self-inflating by fluid pressure when the fluid flows therethrough. The large inflatable/collapsible lumen is attached at its distal end to the main catheter body and thus is carried therewith into a body vessel, and thus is also supported by the catheter body to avoid kinking. The present invention also achieves technical advantages as a catheter for insertion into any body vessel having a limited diameter and which is susceptible to trauma, such as a urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Chase Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Mitta Suresh, Jill Wright Giannoble, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Patent number: 6802860
    Abstract: An assembly for holding a substantially flexible suture guide of predetermined length in a substantially taut position used to achieve a suture line having a dimension equal to the length of the suture guide, such as the circumference about a heart valve annulus. The assembly includes a rigid suture guide holder having a surface against which the length of suture guide is releasably positioned. The guide holder can have a shape or geometry, such as a circumference or circumferential segment, equivalent to the shape or geometry of the intended suture line. The shape of the guide holder can therefore be selected to hold the suture guide in the shape most advantageous to placing the desired suture line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Than Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6732739
    Abstract: A minimally invasive approach for surgery on portions of the heart and great vessels. A parasternal incision is made extending across a predetermined number of costal cartilages, e.g., a right parasternal incision extending from the lower edge of the second costal cartilage to the superior edge of the fifth costal cartilage. One or more costal cartilages, e.g., the third and fourth, are then excised to provide access to the portion of the heart or great vessels of interest, for example between a point approximately three centimeters above supra annular ridge and the mid ventricular cavity, and a desired procedure completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventor: Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Publication number: 20030195619
    Abstract: An assembly for holding a substantially flexible suture guide of predetermined length in a substantially taut position used to achieve a suture line having a dimension equal to the length of the suture guide, such as the circumference about a heart valve annulus. The assembly includes a rigid suture guide holder having a surface against which the length of suture guide is releasably positioned. The guide holder can have a shape or geometry, such as a circumference or circumferential segment, equivalent to the shape or geometry of the intended suture line. The shape of the guide holder can therefore be selected to hold the suture guide in the shape most advantageous to placing the desired suture line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Than Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20030191494
    Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical device having a tissue engaging portion, a shaft member, and a handle assembly. The tissue engaging portion includes first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits. The shaft member is operatively coupled to the tissue engaging portion and is capable of being placed in different curvatures. The handle assembly is operatively coupled to both the shaft member and to the tissue engaging portion. The shaft member of the present invention allows the surgeon to bend and adjust the shape of the surgical device to minimize its intrusion and to allow for proper positioning in predetermined body locations. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the device is disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Allegiance Healthcare Corporation
    Inventors: Joel Donald Gray, Donald B. Williams, Thomas J. Block, Delos M. Cosgrove