Patents by Inventor Jose Navia, Sr.
Jose Navia, Sr. 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: 10772636Abstract: Atrial appendage occlusion systems are provided, such systems including a first device and a second device. The first device has a first tube sized and shaped for insertion into the heart and a balloon coupled thereto. The second device has a second tube sized and shaped for insertion into a pericardial space surrounding the heart, and has a lumen extending at least partially from a second tube distal end to a second tube proximal end. The second device also includes a loop sized and shaped to fit at least partially within the lumen of the second tube, with the loop configured for protraction from the second tube distal end and for placement, and to be tightened and secured around, the atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10736729Abstract: Peripheral arterialization devices and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment of a catheter for facilitating venous arterialization of the present disclosure, the catheter comprises an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a lumen defined therethrough along a longitudinal length of the elongated body, the elongated body configured to attach to a graft at or near the proximal end of the elongated body and further configured to permit fluid to flow through the graft, through the lumen, and out of one or more apertures defined within the elongated body at or near the distal end to facilitate venous arterialization upon at least partial implantation of the catheter into a vein of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10729525Abstract: Devices, system and methods for deforming body channels are disclosed herein. At least some embodiments described may be used to deform a body channel so as to decrease or prevent the normal intrachannel flow of material within the body channel. Such deformation may be used to treat such maladies as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10702387Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling blood perfusion pressure along with regional mild hypothermia. In at least one embodiment of a device for controlling blood perfusion pressure within a vessel of the present disclosure, the device comprises an elongated body having a lumen, a proximal end configured for placement in a first area having a first blood pressure, and a distal end configured for placement in a second area having a second blood pressure, a partial occluder positioned within the lumen of the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, the partial occluder configured so not to fully occlude a blood vessel and to equalize the first blood pressure at the first area with the second blood pressure at the second area, and a regional hypothermia system operably coupled thereto, the regional hypothermia system operable to reduce and/or regulate a temperature of a bodily fluid flowing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10695199Abstract: Deflection devices, systems, and methods for the prevention of stroke. Devices hereof comprise an extension portion and an anchor portion, both of which are configured to prevent the device from advancing into the artery extending from the aortic arch in which the device may be positioned. Additionally, a retrieval system is provided, the system comprising a sleeve catheter and a retrieval device slidably disposed therein. The distal end of the retrieval device comprises one or more attachment portions configured to engage at least a portion of the anchor portion of a device positioned within an artery extending from the aortic arch.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Hyo Won Choi, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Publication number: 20200155817Abstract: Systems and methods for selective auto-retroperfusion along with regional mild hypothermia.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, SR.
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Patent number: 10588763Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the prevention of stroke. Devices and systems hereof comprise stents configured to fit within at least part of an artery extending from an aortic arch, and at least one component comprising struts for diverting emboli from entering an artery when the component is positioned at or near its ostium. The stents and the deflection component(s) are coupled in a linked configuration. Additionally, a retrieval system and methods of using the same are provided, the retrieval system comprising a sleeve catheter and a retrieval device slidably disposed therein. The distal end of the retrieval device comprises an attachment portion configured to engage a device positioned within an artery extending from the aortic arch.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Hyo Won Choi, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10543033Abstract: Systems and methods for cryoablation of a tissue. In at least one embodiment of a cryoablation system of the present disclosure, the cryoablation system comprises an expandable stent comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a sidewall defining a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a cryoablation chamber at the distal end, the expandable stent configured to permit blood flow therethrough, and a cryoablation device comprising at least one coolant tube at least partially positioned within the cryoablation chamber, wherein the at least one coolant tube is operable to produce a cryogenic environment sufficient to ablate at least a portion of a tissue engaged within the cryoablation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: CVDEVICES, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Publication number: 20190343618Abstract: Endoprosthesis assemblies and methods for using the same. In at least one embodiment, the endoprosthesis assembly comprises an endoprosthesis comprising an impermeable inner wall defining an endoprosthesis lumen sized and shaped to permit fluid to flow therethrough, a distal balloon positioned at or near a distal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the distal end of the endoprosthesis within a luminal organ, and a proximal balloon positioned at or near a proximal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the proximal end of the endoprosthesis within the luminal organ, wherein when the endoprosthesis assembly is positioned within the luminal organ at or near an aneurysm sac, inflation of the distal balloon and the proximal balloon effectively isolates the aneurysm sac and prevents fluid within the aneurysm sac from flowing past the distal balloon and the proximal balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, SR.
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Patent number: 10470903Abstract: The disclosure of the present application provides devices, systems, and methods for the prevention of stroke. In at least one embodiment of a device of the present application, the device comprises an extension portion sized and shaped to fit within an artery extending from an aortic arch, and a flange portion sized and shaped to prevent the device from advancing into the artery extending from the aortic arch in which the device may be positioned. In at least one embodiment of a system for preventing stroke of the present application, the system comprises a hypotube, a folder coupled to a distal end of the hypotube, a sleeve positioned circumferentially around the hypotube proximal to the folder, and a stent, wherein a first part of the stent may be positioned within the folder, and wherein a second part of the stent may be positioned within the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr., Jorge Jordana
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Patent number: 10449337Abstract: Systems and methods for selective auto-retroperfusion along with regional mild hypothermia.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10390984Abstract: Devices and systems to fit around a tissue or organ and methods of using the same. In at least one embodiment of an implantable device of the present disclosure, the implantable device comprises a first engaging component comprising a first rigid inner plate at least partially surrounded by a first flexible coating, a second engaging component comprising a second rigid inner plate at least partially surrounded by a coating selected from the group consisting of the first flexible coating and the second flexible coating, a first c-ring and a second c-ring coupled to the engaging components, and a cover flap coupled to either the first engaging component or the second engaging component and capable of either further coupling to the second engaging component when initially coupled to the first engaging component or further coupling to the first engaging component when initially coupled to the second engaging component.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10369098Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for localized drug delivery. In at least one embodiment of a method of localized drug delivery, the method comprises the steps of placing a resorbable device within a tube, introducing the tube within a mammalian body at or near a tissue and/or organ within the mammalian body, and anchoring the resorbable device to the tissue and/or organ. Devices and systems useful for performing such a method are also disclosed herein, wherein an exemplary device comprises at least one drug release portion having at least one drug to be released over time and a binder intermixed with the at least one drug, and at least one resorbable anchor portion coupled to the at least one drug release portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: DTherapeutics, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Publication number: 20190216461Abstract: A device and system are described that are capable of isolating at least one targeted tissue and forming an anastomosis between two internal body structures though a completely endoscopic procedure. Further, the device and system described generally comprise two tubular members that are capable of moving in a telescopic fashion relative to one another. Additionally, a method is described for using the device and/or system to bypass the duodenum from digestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, SR.
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Publication number: 20190209010Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for remotely monitoring physiologic cardiovascular data are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments disclosed herein provide access to the external surface of the heart through the pericardial space for the delivery of the sensor to the epicardial surface of the heart. In addition, various disclosed embodiments provide for a memory device capable of receiving the physiologic cardiovascular data collected by the sensors and transmitting such data wirelessly to a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 1, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, SR.
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Publication number: 20190192754Abstract: Devices and methods for assisting cardiac function. In an exemplary embodiment of a device for assisting heart function of the present disclosure, the device comprises a first plate and an opposing second plate, each plate having an inner surface, a cardiac processor coupled to at least one of the first plate and the second plate, a bladder having an inner chamber and disposed between the inner surfaces, and a first catheter having a proximal end in communication with the inner chamber of the bladder and a distal end having a first pericardial balloon coupled thereto, wherein a gas and/or a liquid within the inner chamber of the bladder can be injected into the first pericardial balloon upon compression of the first plate relative to the second plate, and wherein the gas and/or the liquid can be removed from the first pericardial balloon upon retraction of the first plate relative to the second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, SR.
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Patent number: 10285814Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling blood perfusion pressure. In an exemplary device for controlling blood perfusion pressure within a vessel of the present disclosure, the device comprises an elongated body having a lumen, a proximal end configured for placement in a first area having a first blood pressure, and a distal end configured for placement in a second area having a second blood pressure, partial occluder positioned within the lumen of the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, the partial occluder configured so not to fully occlude a blood vessel, wherein the partial occluder is configured to equalize the first blood pressure at the first area with the second blood pressure at the second area.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10258458Abstract: Endoprosthesis assemblies and methods for using the same. In at least one embodiment, the endoprosthesis assembly comprises an endoprosthesis comprising an impermeable inner wall defining an endoprosthesis lumen sized and shaped to permit fluid to flow therethrough, a distal balloon positioned at or near a distal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the distal end of the endoprosthesis within a luminal organ, and a proximal balloon positioned at or near a proximal end of the endoprosthesis and capable of inflation to anchor the proximal end of the endoprosthesis within the luminal organ, wherein when the endoprosthesis assembly is positioned within the luminal organ at or near an aneurysm sac, inflation of the distal balloon and the proximal balloon effectively isolates the aneurysm sac and prevents fluid within the aneurysm sac from flowing past the distal balloon and the proximal balloon.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10238392Abstract: A device and system are described that are capable of isolating at least one targeted tissue and forming an anastomosis between two internal body structures though a completely endoscopic procedure. Further, the device and system described generally comprise two tubular members that are capable of moving in a telescopic fashion relative to one another. Additionally, a method is described for using the device and/or system to bypass the duodenum from digestion.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.
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Patent number: 10213207Abstract: A magnetic device and method are disclosed for providing a safer and more reliable technique for closing a hole or rupture in the septum of the heart. A device is disclosed with proximal and distal occluders that are connected to one another via a catheter and are inserted on either side of the hole or rupture. Also disclosed are two patches that are placed on either side of the hole or rupture with at least one of the patches being composed of magnetic material with the other being magnetic or metallic.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: CVDevices, LLCInventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Jose A. Navia, Sr.