Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Berglund

Joseph D. Berglund 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).

  • Medical device fixation
    Patent number: 10173069
    Abstract: A fixation device configured to anchor an implantable medical device within a patient includes a temporary biodegradable fixation mechanism configured to secure the device after implantation until the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades and a chronic fixation mechanism configured to promote tissue growth that secures the device to tissue of the patient before the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Taepke, II, Ya Guo, Joseph D. Berglund
  • Hybrid biodegradable/non-biodegradable stent, delivery system and method of treating a vascular condition
    Patent number: 9056157
    Abstract: An intraluminal stent, an intraluminal stent delivery system, and a method of treating a vascular condition. The stent includes a framework composed of a biodegradable material. At least one strut is composed of a non-biodegradable material. The framework is operably attached to the at least one strut. The delivery system includes a catheter and a stent disposed on a portion of the catheter. The stent includes a framework composed of a biodegradable material. The stent further includes at least one strut composed of a non-biodegradable material. The framework is operably attached to the at least one strut. The method includes positioning an intraluminal stent via a catheter within a vessel. The stent includes at least one strut that is composed of a non-biodegradable material and is operably attached to a framework. The framework expands during deployment of the intraluminal stent. The framework is allowed to biodegrade within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Junghwa Jenn Cho, Joseph D. Berglund
  • MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION
    Publication number: 20130192611
    Abstract: A fixation device configured to anchor an implantable medical device within a patient includes a temporary biodegradable fixation mechanism configured to secure the device after implantation until the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades and a chronic fixation mechanism configured to promote tissue growth that secures the device to tissue of the patient before the temporary fixation mechanism biodegrades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Taepke, II, Ya Guo, Joseph D. Berglund
  • Devices and methods for reverse lipid transport
    Patent number: 7713540
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices methods for the reverse transport of lipids such as cholesterols for the treatment diseases and conditions caused by vulnerable plaques. The devices can reduce or eliminate vulnerable plaques by transporting the plaques away from their location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Berglund, Ayala Hezi-Yamit
  • Devices and Methods for Reverse Lipid Transport
    Publication number: 20090208549
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices methods for the reverse transport of lipids such as cholesterols for the treatment diseases and conditions caused by vulnerable plaques. The devices can reduce or eliminate vulnerable plaques by transporting the plaques away from their location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Berglund, Ayala Hezi-Yamit
  • Tubular construct for implantation
    Patent number: 7029689
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices for repair, replacement or augmentation of soft tissues in an organism. The devices comprise cellular compositions comprising cells and preferably, structural proteins such as collagen or elastin. The devices can also be used in methods for testing the effects of agents on soft tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph D. Berglund, Robert M. Nerem, Athanassios Sambanis
  • Soft tissue devices and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030072741
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices for repair, replacement or augmentation of soft tissues in an organism. The devices comprise cellular compositions comprising cells and preferably, structural proteins such as collagen or elastin. The devices can also be used in methods for testing the effects of agents on soft tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph D. Berglund, Robert M. Nerem, Athanassios Sambanis