Patents by Inventor Elizabeth A. Ebner

Elizabeth A. Ebner 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).

  • Rigid annuloplasty device that becomes compliant after implantation
    Patent number: 6159240
    Abstract: A band-shaped annuloplasty device (e.g., C- or D-shaped ring) that is relatively rigid during handling and implantation and becomes relatively complaint after implantation. Preferably, the device includes a core material that softens after implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall V. Sparer, Darrel F. Untereker, Elizabeth A. Ebner, Thomas P. Grailer, Brett R. Vegoe, Hong S. Shim, Carlos M. G. Duran