Patents by Inventor Eric van der Burg

Eric van der Burg 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).

  • Method for left atrial appendage occlusion
    Publication number: 20050004652
    Abstract: Disclosed is an occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes an occlusion member and may also include a stabilizing member. The stabilizing member inhibits compression of the left atrial appendage, facilitating tissue in-growth onto the occlusion member. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Eric van der Burg, Dino De Cicco, Andrew Frazier, Alex Khairkahan, Marc Kriedler, Michael Lesh, Chad Roue
  • Percutaneous mitral annuloplasty and cardiac reinforcement
    Publication number: 20020103533
    Abstract: A mitral annuloplasty and left ventricle restriction device is designed to be transvenously advanced and deployed within the coronary sinus and in some embodiments other coronary veins The device places tension on adjacent structures, reducing the diameter and/or limiting expansion of the mitral annulus and/or limiting diastolic expansion of the left ventricle. These effects may be beneficial for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Langberg, Michael D. Lesh, Eric van der Burg