Patents by Inventor Jorge H. Jimenez
Jorge H. Jimenez 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: 11844690Abstract: A prosthetic valve includes a tubular frame, a multi-leaflet valve, movable rods, and a flange. The frame includes a lattice, an inflow end portion, and an outflow end portion. The frame is movable between radially collapsed and expanded states. The lattice deflects as the frame moves between the radially collapsed and expanded states. The valve is disposed within and coupled to the frame and is configured to allow one-way blood flow therethrough. The rods are coupled to the lattice of the frame and are configured to facilitate movement of the frame between the radially collapsed and expanded states. The flange is coupled to and extends radially outwardly from the frame and includes deflectable petals. The petals include a first petal having a first length and a second petal having a second length, and the first length is different than the second length.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Publication number: 20220280235Abstract: A catheter includes proximal and distal sections, a shaft coupled between the proximal and distal sections, and optical fibers extending through the shaft and to the distal section of the catheter. The distal section includes a support structure that includes a proximal end, a distal end, reflective elements, and a cap disposed over a portion of the distal end of the support structure. The proximal end includes alignment receptacles. Each of the optical fibers is inserted into corresponding ones of the alignment receptacles and the alignment receptacles are shaped to maintain the optical fibers straight in the support structure. The distal end includes orifices facing different directions. Each of the optical fibers is optically aligned with corresponding ones of the lenses, reflective elements, and orifices such that the optical fibers in the support structure are straight. The cap includes optical ports aligned with the orifices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Sara Mas GÓMEZ, Juan Sancho DÚRA, David GONZÁLES, Matthieu DUPERRON, Moreno Carlos SANZ, Alexandre ROMOSCANU, Jorge H. JIMÉNEZ
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Patent number: 11083576Abstract: A method of implanting a replacement mitral valve can include expanding a replacement mitral valve to a first expanded configuration. The replacement mitral valve can include a force-expanding mitral valve lattice and a self-expanding valve trampoline lattice. The mitral valve lattice has an inflow end portion and an outflow end portion, and the valve trampoline lattice is attached to the outflow end portion of the mitral valve lattice. The method can also include rotating a plurality of jack screws connected to the mitral valve lattice. The jack screws can be configured to expand the mitral valve lattice from the first expanded configuration to a second expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Richard George Cartledge, Derek Dee Deville, Kevin W. Smith, James L. Greene, Jorge H. Jimenez
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Publication number: 20210068948Abstract: A prosthetic valve includes a tubular frame, a multi-leaflet valve, movable rods, and a flange. The frame includes a lattice, an inflow end portion, and an outflow end portion. The frame is movable between radially collapsed and expanded states. The lattice deflects as the frame moves between the radially collapsed and expanded states. The valve is disposed within and coupled to the frame and is configured to allow one-way blood flow therethrough. The rods are coupled to the lattice of the frame and are configured to facilitate movement of the frame between the radially collapsed and expanded states. The flange is coupled to and extends radially outwardly from the frame and includes deflectable petals. The petals include a first petal having a first length and a second petal having a second length, and the first length is different than the second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Patent number: 10842620Abstract: A method of implanting a prosthetic heart valve includes advancing a prosthetic heart valve to an implantation location within a patient's body, positioning the prosthetic heart valve within a native heart valve annulus, expanding a frame of the prosthetic heart valve from a first contracted configuration to a first expanded configuration, and then contracting the frame to a second contracted configuration. The prosthetic heart valve may be repositioned and then re-expanded from the second contracted configuration to a second expanded configuration. The prosthetic heart valve is preferably released from the delivery apparatus while in the second expanded configuration. Releasing the prosthetic heart valve from the delivery apparatus may result in radial expansion of a flange portion of the prosthetic heart valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Publication number: 20200108190Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apical connector for use in a heart wall. The apical connector may include a port defining an aperture therethrough, an anchoring device extending distally from the port and configured for advancing at least partially through the heart wall, and a cannula configured for advancing through the aperture of the port and at least partially through the heart wall. The cannula may include a locking tab configured to engage the port and lock the cannula with respect to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Christopher James Cotter, Cori Grace Pierce, Daniel Harjes, Jorge H. Jimenez, Julien Duhamel, Kaitlyn Nicole Spink, Peter J. Gazzara, Kathryn Frederick
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Patent number: 10499949Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
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Patent number: 10485909Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apical connector for use in a heart wall. The apical connector may include a port defining an aperture therethrough, an anchoring device extending distally from the port and configured for advancing at least partially through the heart wall, and a cannula configured for advancing through the aperture of the port and at least partially through the heart wall. The cannula may include a locking tab configured to engage the port and lock the cannula with respect to the port.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Thoratec CorporationInventors: Christopher James Cotter, Cori Grace Pierce, Daniel Harjes, Jorge H. Jimenez, Julien Duhamel, Kaitlyn Nicole Spink, Peter J. Gazzara, III, Kathryn Frederick
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Patent number: 10357232Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, apparatus, device and methods for sealing a puncture in a tissue wall. According to one aspect, the system includes at least one supporting element for insertion into or placement on at least a portion of a tissue wall proximate a puncture to prevent expansion of the puncture; and a closing element adapted for at least partial insertion into the tissue wall and shaped to compress at least a portion of a tissue wall in an inward direction to close the tissue puncture when inserted at least partially into the tissue wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Apica Cardiovascular LimitedInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene, Peter J. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20190175341Abstract: A method of implanting a replacement mitral valve can include expanding a replacement mitral valve to a first expanded configuration. The replacement mitral valve can include a force-expanding mitral valve lattice and a self-expanding valve trampoline lattice. The mitral valve lattice has an inflow end portion and an outflow end portion, and the valve trampoline lattice is attached to the outflow end portion of the mitral valve lattice. The method can also include rotating a plurality of jack screws connected to the mitral valve lattice. The jack screws can be configured to expand the mitral valve lattice from the first expanded configuration to a second expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Richard George Cartledge, Derek Dee Deville, Kevin W. Smith, James L. Greene, Jorge H. Jimenez
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Publication number: 20190083102Abstract: Embodiments of aortic occlusion devices are described herein that include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Mark M. Dehdashtian, Jorge H. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shahram Zamani, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Publication number: 20190021855Abstract: A method of implanting a prosthetic heart valve includes advancing a prosthetic heart valve to an implantation location within a patient's body, positioning the prosthetic heart valve within a native heart valve annulus, expanding a frame of the prosthetic heart valve from a first contracted configuration to a first expanded configuration, and then contracting the frame to a second contracted configuration. The prosthetic heart valve may be repositioned and then re-expanded from the second contracted configuration to a second expanded configuration. The prosthetic heart valve is preferably released from the delivery apparatus while in the second expanded configuration. Releasing the prosthetic heart valve from the delivery apparatus may result in radial expansion of a flange portion of the prosthetic heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Patent number: 10092400Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a prosthetic heart valve. The prosthetic heart valve includes an outer frame, an inner frame positioned at least partially within the outer frame, and an occluder member positioned at least partially within the inner frame. The prosthetic heart valve also includes an atrial flange extending from an atrial end of the outer frame, and a ventricular flange extending from a ventricular end of the outer frame, wherein at least a portion of the atrial flange extends radially outward beyond the ventricular flange.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLCInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Publication number: 20170143320Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, apparatus, device and methods for sealing a puncture in a tissue wall. According to one aspect, the system includes at least one supporting element for insertion into or placement on at least a portion of a tissue wall proximate a puncture to prevent expansion of the puncture; and a closing element adapted for at least partial insertion into the tissue wall and shaped to compress at least a portion of a tissue wall in an inward direction to close the tissue puncture when inserted at least partially into the tissue wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene, Peter J. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20170042572Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
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Patent number: 9532773Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, apparatus, device and methods for sealing a puncture in a tissue wall. According to one aspect, the system includes at least one supporting element for insertion into or placement on at least a portion of a tissue wall proximate a puncture to prevent expansion of the puncture; and a closing element adapted for at least partial insertion into the tissue wall and shaped to compress at least a portion of a tissue wall in an inward direction to close the tissue puncture when inserted at least partially into the tissue wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: APICA CARDIOVASCULAR LIMITEDInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene, Peter J. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20160374801Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a prosthetic heart valve. The prosthetic heart valve includes an outer frame, an inner frame positioned at least partially within the outer frame, and an occluder member positioned at least partially within the inner frame. The prosthetic heart valve also includes an atrial flange extending from an atrial end of the outer frame, and a ventricular flange extending from a ventricular end of the outer frame, wherein at least a portion of the atrial flange extends radially outward beyond the ventricular flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, James L. Greene
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Publication number: 20160121033Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apical connector for use in a heart wall. The apical connector may include a port defining an aperture therethrough, an anchoring device extending distally from the port and configured for advancing at least partially through the heart wall, and a cannula configured for advancing through the aperture of the port and at least partially through the heart wall. The cannula may include a locking tab configured to engage the port and lock the cannula with respect to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Christopher James Cotter, Cori Grace Pierce, Daniel Harjes, Jorge H. Jimenez, Julien Duhamel, Kaitlyn Nicole Spink, Peter J. Gazzara, III, Kathryn Frederick
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Patent number: 9295553Abstract: An annuloplasty ring, configured for implantation in the annulus of a heart valve, comprising multiple segments each of which are geometrically shaped from a three dimensional perspective to conform to the anatomic shape of the valve annulus. In one embodiment, at least one of the multiple segments of the annuloplasty ring is configured to facilitate a reduction of tension on heart valve tissue and eliminate a substantial portion of potential pressure or force that may be applied to the atrio-ventricular node by the annuloplasty ring when inserted into a heart valve. In another embodiment, at least one of the multiple segments of the annuloplasty ring are configured to include an assembly that facilitates selective adjustment of a segment's respective length and/or shape. The adjustment of the length of one of the ring segment's results in an adjustment of at least one angle between at least one set of other ring segments, thereby causing an adjustment to the geometric characteristics of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Emory UniversityInventors: Sai Muralidhar Padala, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Vinod H. Thourani, Jorge H. Jimenez
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Publication number: 20140039375Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen (810), an inner lumen (805), and an attaching device (820). In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, EMORY UNIVERSITYInventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani