Patents by Inventor Karl Vollmers
Karl Vollmers 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: 10617538Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20200046369Abstract: A device for reducing pulsatile pressure within a vessel to treat heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension, includes a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure within the vessel, a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body, wherein the device includes a graphene-polymer composite designed to resist diffusion of the fluid through the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: John GAINOR, Karl VOLLMERS, John SCANDURRA, Lucas HARDER, Piramiah ELAYAPERUMAL
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Patent number: 10350397Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers
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Publication number: 20190192835Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS
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Publication number: 20180271681Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS, Christopher SCORZELLI, Eric F. LITTLE
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Patent number: 9987153Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: The Regents Of The University of MinnesotaInventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20180036464Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl VOLLMERS, John SCANDURRA
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Patent number: 9801989Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl Vollmers, John Scandurra
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Publication number: 20170203020Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl VOLLMERS, John SCANDURRA
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Patent number: 9610391Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl Vollmers, John Scandurra
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Patent number: 9333328Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers
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Publication number: 20160114091Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl VOLLMERS, John SCANDURRA
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Publication number: 20160082169Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Aria CV, IncInventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS
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Publication number: 20160082170Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Aria CV, IncInventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS
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Patent number: 9242082Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl Vollmers, John Scandurra
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Publication number: 20150367113Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl VOLLMERS, John SCANDURRA
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Patent number: 9039725Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: ARIA CV, INC.Inventors: Karl Vollmers, John Scandurra
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Patent number: 9017359Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers
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Patent number: 8876850Abstract: A system for treating heart disease, such as pulmonary hypertension or right heart failure, including an implantable component and external components for monitoring the implantable component is provided. The implantable component may include a compliant member, e.g., balloon, coupled to a reservoir via a conduit. Preferably, the compliant member is adapted to be implanted in a pulmonary artery and the reservoir is adapted to be implanted subcutaneously. The external components may include a clinical controller component, monitoring software configured to run a clinician's computer, a patient monitoring device, and a mobile application configured to run on a patient's mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Aria CV, Inc.Inventors: Karl Vollmers, John Scandurra
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Publication number: 20140228878Abstract: A device for reducing pressure within a lumen includes a reservoir structured for holding a fluid therein, an injection port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a compliant body structured to expand and contract upon changes in pressure, and a conduit extending between and fluidly coupling the reservoir and the compliant body. The fluid may be a compressible or a noncompressible fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: ARIA CARDIOVASCULAR, INC.Inventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS