Patents by Inventor Karl R. Leinsing
Karl R. Leinsing 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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Publication number: 20160346085Abstract: Devices and methods for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Aaron J. Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20160331880Abstract: An assembly for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Aaron J. Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20160262890Abstract: Devices and methods for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Aaron J. Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: 9421101Abstract: An assembly for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Mardil, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: 9421102Abstract: Devices and methods for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Mardil, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: 9375543Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include a low-noise apparatus for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The systems may include a housing with an inlet port, a vibrationally isolated blower unit positioned in an acoustic chamber, and an outlet port for delivery of the pressurized air from the blower unit. The acoustic chamber may include noise attenuators, such as walls, which adjust airflow so as to reduce the overall noise output of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Human Design Medical, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R Leinsing
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Patent number: 9370425Abstract: Devices and methods for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Mardil, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20160045693Abstract: The systems, apparatus and methods described herein provide a quiet, light-weight, and portable system and apparatus for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The application discloses a CPAP apparatus (100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 900) comprising: a housing (180, 380, 381, 780, 784, 980) defining a first acoustic chamber (402, 502, 602, 930) with a first inlet port (412, 512, 612, 613, 910), and a second acoustic chamber (414, 514, 614, 934) with a blower unit (140, 416, 516, 616, 740, 940) and a second inlet port (422, 507, 622, 917) extending from the first to the second chamber. The CPAP apparatus can be portable. A system can comprise the apparatus comprising an adapter (160, 360, 760, 960) in communication with the blower unit and extending outward from the apparatus, and a detachable patient interface system (165, 365, 965).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: HUMAN DESIGN MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R Leinsing
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Publication number: 20160015919Abstract: The application discloses a noise attenuating system (100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800) for use with a positive airway pressure system providing a flow of gas, comprising: an expansion chamber (140, 240, 340, 434, 740) having a volume; an intake GP tube (115, 215, 315, 415, 715, 815) having an inlet (117, 217, 317, 410, 717, 812) and outlet port or portion separated by a length, wherein a portion of the inlet port or portion extends outside of the expansion chamber; and either: a noise attenuator (110, 120, 170, 210, 220, 223, 224, 226, 228, 232, 270, 320, 411, 413, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 428, 431, 720, 722) having a bottom and protruding sidewall forming a cavity, wherein the noise attenuator is positioned near the inlet portion of the intake tube such that a portion of the intake tube extends into the cavity of the noise attenuator; or: an acoustic deflector (110, 120, 170, 210, 220, 223, 224, 226, 228, 270, 232, 320, 411, 413, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 428, 431, 720, 722) positioned near the outlet port or poType: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Human Design Medical, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R Leinsing
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Publication number: 20150173740Abstract: A tissue anchor includes an anchor member formed from a generally flexible material. An activation member, which may be a tensioning member, causes proximal and distal end portions of the anchor member to move toward each other into a shortened configuration suitable for anchoring against the tissue. The tissue anchor can optionally be deployed and activated using a catheter device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Hiroatsu Sugimoto, Aaron M. Call, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: 8951285Abstract: A tissue anchor includes an anchor member formed from a generally flexible material. An activation member, which may be a tensioning member, causes proximal and distal end portions of the anchor member to move toward each other into a shortened configuration suitable for anchoring against the tissue. The tissue anchor can optionally be deployed and activated using a catheter device.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Mitralign, Inc.Inventors: Hiroatsu Sugimoto, Aaron M. Call, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: 8951286Abstract: A tissue anchor includes an anchor member formed from a generally flexible material. An activation member, which may be a tensioning member, causes proximal and distal end portions of the anchor member to move toward each other into a shortened configuration suitable for anchoring against the tissue. The tissue anchor can optionally be deployed and activated using a catheter device.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Mitralign, Inc.Inventors: Hiroatsu Sugimoto, Aaron M. Call, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20140299130Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide a quiet, light-weight, and portable system and apparatus for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The systems may include a housing with an inlet port, a vibrationally isolated blower unit positioned in an inner chamber, and an outlet port for delivery of the pressurized air from the blower unit. The inlet port and outlet port may each have a tube with dimensions that are defined in relation to the inner chamber so as to reduce the overall noise output of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: HUMAN DESIGN MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20140299406Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include a low-noise apparatus for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The systems may include a housing with an inlet port, a vibrationally isolated blower unit positioned in an acoustic chamber, and an outlet port for delivery of the pressurized air from the blower unit. The acoustic chamber may include noise attenuators, such as walls, which adjust airflow so as to reduce the overall noise output of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: HUMAN DESIGN MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20140299132Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include a small system integrated within a tubing for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The system may include a tube with an inlet opening, an expansion section with a gas flow generator, and an outlet opening. The systems and methods described herein provide improved mobility, comfort, and usability for patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: HUMAN DESIGN MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Librett, Karl R Leinsing
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Publication number: 20140288500Abstract: A catheter integral with a valved needle-free connector provides a safety catheter device configured to receive a blunt cannula and sharp needle forming an insertion mechanism. The sharp needle is mounted within a needle tube and a control handle is used to slide the sharp needle out of and into the protective needle tube. When the insertion mechanism is mounted to the connector and the control handle is used to slide the sharp needle out of the tube, a blunt cannula first moves into contact with and enters the bore of the valve mechanism of the connector opening it and protecting it from damage that may be caused by the sharp needle. The sharp needle is then extended through the connector and extends out the distal end of the catheter so that a venipuncture procedure may be performed to properly locate the catheter in the patient's circulatory system. Once located, the needle may be retracted into the insertion mechanism, the insertion mechanism disconnected from the connector, and discarded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Karl R. Leinsing, Matthew R. Shute
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Patent number: 8740850Abstract: A catheter integral with a valved needle-free connector provides a safety catheter device configured to receive a blunt cannula and sharp needle forming an insertion mechanism. The sharp needle is mounted within a needle tube and a control handle is used to slide the sharp needle out of and into the protective needle tube. When the insertion mechanism is mounted to the connector and the control handle is used to slide the sharp needle out of the tube, a blunt cannula first moves into contact with and enters the bore of the valve mechanism of the connector opening it and protecting it from damage that may be caused by the sharp needle. The sharp needle is then extended through the connector and extends out the distal end of the catheter so that a venipuncture procedure may be performed to properly locate the catheter in the patient's circulatory system. Once located, the needle may be retracted into the insertion mechanism, the insertion mechanism disconnected from the connector, and discarded.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Karl R. Leinsing, Matthew R. Shute
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Publication number: 20140107775Abstract: An assembly for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Publication number: 20140107405Abstract: Devices and methods for providing localized pressure to a region of a patient's heart to improve heart functioning, including: (a) a jacket made of a flexible biocompatible material, the jacket having an open top end that is received around the heart and a bottom portion that is received around the apex of the heart; and (b) at least one inflatable bladder disposed on an interior surface of the jacket, the inflatable bladder having an inelastic outer surface positioned adjacent to the jacket and an elastic inner surface such that inflation of the bladder causes the bladder to deform substantially inwardly to exert localized pressure against a region of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Richard F. Schroeder, James F. Buck, Karl R. Leinsing
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Patent number: D717954Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Mardil, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hjelle, William E. Cohn, Karl R. Leinsing