Patents by Inventor James D. Breeding

James D. Breeding 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).

  • Valve aptation assist device
    Patent number: 8579967
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • VALVE APTATION ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110184512
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • Valve aptation assist device
    Patent number: 7942928
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • Valve aptation assist device
    Patent number: 7927370
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • Valve aptation assist device
    Patent number: 7404824
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • VALVE APTATION ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080125861
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
  • VALVE APTATION ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080125860
    Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis