Patents by Inventor Michael Kallok

Michael Kallok 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).

  • Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts
    Publication number: 20070112244
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick McCarthy, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Peter Keith, Michael Kallok
  • Methods and devices for improving cardiac function in hearts
    Publication number: 20060161040
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Patrick McCarthy, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Peter Keith, Michael Kallok