Patents by Inventor Jay Schmelter

Jay Schmelter 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).

  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Patent number: 7347867
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Wilk Patent and Development Corporation
    Inventors: David Phelps, Greg Furnish, Todd Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott Wolf, Peter Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Publication number: 20060041218
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: David Phelps, Greg Furnish, Todd Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott Wolf, Peter Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Patent number: 6953481
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Percardia, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Phelps, Greg R. Furnish, Todd A. Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott J. Wolf, Peter J. Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Publication number: 20050004505
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: David Phelps, Greg Furnish, Todd Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott Wolf, Peter Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Publication number: 20030105514
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Percardia, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Phelps, Greg R. Furnish, Todd A. Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott J. Wolf, Peter J. Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Publication number: 20010053932
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Applicant: Percardia, Inc.,
    Inventors: David Y. Phelps, Greg R. Furnish, Todd A. Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott J. Wolf, Peter J. Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish
  • Designs for left ventricular conduit
    Patent number: 6290728
    Abstract: A conduit is provided to provide a bypass around a blockage in the coronary artery. The conduit is adapted to be positioned in the myocardium or heart wall to provide a passage for blood to flow between a chamber of the heart such as the left ventricle and the coronary artery, distal to the blockage. The stent is self-expanding or uses a balloon to expand the stent in the heart wall. Various attachment means are provided to anchor the stent and prevent its migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Percardia, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Phelps, Greg R. Furnish, Todd A. Hall, Mark Griffin, Scott J. Wolf, Peter J. Wilk, Jay Schmelter, Simon Furnish