Patents by Inventor Jason Kalgreen
Jason Kalgreen 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).
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Patent number: 9198757Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLCInventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Jr., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Patent number: 7766812Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Jr., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Patent number: 7666224Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the function of a valve (e.g., mitral valve) by positioning a spacing filling device outside and adjacent the heart wall such that the device applies an inward force against the heart wall acting on the valve. A substantially equal and opposite force may be provided by securing the device to the heart wall, and/or a substantially equal and opposite outward force may be applied against anatomical structure outside the heart wall. The inward force is sufficient to change the function of the valve, and may increase coaptation of the leaflets, for example. The space filling device may be implanted by a surgical approach, a transthoracic approach, or a transluminal approach, for example. The space filling portion may be delivered utilizing a delivery catheter navigated via the selected approach, and the space filling portion may be expandable between a smaller delivery configuration and a larger deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Richard Schroeder, Craig Ekvall, Jason Kalgreen, Edward Matthees, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20090270980Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Richard F. Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, JR., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Publication number: 20070055303Abstract: A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Marc Simmon, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Peter Keith, Richard Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen
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Publication number: 20070050022Abstract: Devices and methods for treating heart valves include members that assist the valve in closing during at least a portion of the cardiac cycle. Such devices include members configured to alter the shape of a valve annulus, reposition at least one papillary muscle, and/or plug an orifice of the valve so as to provide a coaptation surface for the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Richard Schroeder, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20060241340Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Patent number: 7112219Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the function of a valve (e.g., mitral valve) by positioning a spacing filling device outside and adjacent the heart wall such that the device applies an inward force against the heart wall acting on the valve. A substantially equal and opposite force may be provided by securing the device to the heart wall, and/or a substantially equal and opposite outward force may be applied against anatomical structure outside the heart wall. The inward force is sufficient to change the function of the valve, and may increase coaptation of the leaflets, for example. The space filling device may be implanted by a surgical approach, a transthoracic approach, or a transluminal approach, for example. The space filling portion may be delivered utilizing a delivery catheter navigated via the selected approach, and the space filling portion may be expandable between a smaller delivery configuration and a larger deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Richard Schroeder, Craig Ekvall, Jason Kalgreen, Edward Matthees, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20060041306Abstract: Devices and methods for treating heart valves include members that assist the valve in closing during at least a portion of the cardiac cycle. Such devices include members configured to alter the shape of a valve annulus, reposition at least one papillary muscle, and/or plug an orifice of the valve so as to provide a coaptation surface for the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Richard Schroeder, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20060036317Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the function of a valve (e.g., mitral valve) by positioning a spacing filling device outside and adjacent the heart wall such that the device applies an inward force against the heart wall acting on the valve. A substantially equal and opposite force may be provided by securing the device to the heart wall, and/or a substantially equal and opposite outward force may be applied against anatomical structure outside the heart wall. The inward force is sufficient to change the function of the valve, and may increase coaptation of the leaflets, for example. The space filling device may be implanted by a surgical approach, a transthoracic approach, or a transluminal approach, for example. The space filling portion may be delivered utilizing a delivery catheter navigated via the selected approach, and the space filling portion may be expandable between a smaller delivery configuration and a larger deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Richard Schroeder, Craig Ekvall, Jason Kalgreen, Edward Matthees, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20050075723Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Publication number: 20040225304Abstract: A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: MyocorInventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Marc A. Simmon, Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Peter T. Keith, Richard F. Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen
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Publication number: 20040148019Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the function of a valve (e.g., mitral valve) by positioning a spacing filling device outside and adjacent the heart wall such that the device applies an inward force against the heart wall acting on the valve. A substantially equal and opposite force may be provided by securing the device to the heart wall, and/or a substantially equal and opposite outward force may be applied against anatomical structure outside the heart wall. The inward force is sufficient to change the function of the valve, and may increase coaptation of the leaflets, for example. The space filling device may be implanted by a surgical approach, a transthoracic approach, or a transluminal approach, for example. The space filling portion may be delivered utilizing a delivery catheter navigated via the selected approach, and the space filling portion may be expandable between a smaller delivery configuration and a larger deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Cyril J. Schweich, Todd J. Mortier, Richard Schroeder, Craig Ekvall, Jason Kalgreen, Edward Matthees, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20030181928Abstract: A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Marc Simmon, Todd Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Peter T. Keith, Richard F. Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen
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Patent number: 6616684Abstract: A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Marc A. Simmon, Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Peter T. Keith, Richard F. Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen
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Patent number: 6126007Abstract: A tissue valve holder for holding a tissue heart valve bioprosthesis such that the tissue valve may be supported without contacting any surface, regardless of whether or not the valve is in a container. The tissue valve holder includes a holder assembly adapted to be secured to the tissue valve. The holder assembly may include a holder body and a removable disk. The holder assembly and the tissue valve secured thereto rest on a support structure. The support structure may comprise a support surface and a plurality of support legs. The support surface, in turn, may comprise an annular ring with the support legs connected thereto. The holder assembly rests on the support surface with the tissue valve suspended in the center of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.Inventors: Erik E. Kari, Richard F. Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen