Patents by Inventor Nathan A. Aronson
Nathan A. Aronson 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: 11452603Abstract: An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Gregory D. Nieminen, Nathan Aronson, Garrett R. Beget
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Patent number: 11318016Abstract: The present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. The device comprises a first anchor and a second anchor adapted to be deployed by a catheter to engage a vessel wall while the first anchor is adapted to resist the compression of a first part of the first anchor and resist the expansion of a second part of the first anchor in response to a compressive force on the first part.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Gregory D. Nieminen, Garrett R. Beget, Nathan Aronson, Lucas S. Gordon
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Patent number: 11311380Abstract: An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Gregory D. Nieminen, Nathan Aronson, Garrett R. Beget
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Publication number: 20210330460Abstract: An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Mark L. MATHIS, Gregory D. NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON, Garrett R. BEGET
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Publication number: 20210298732Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Gregory D. NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON
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Patent number: 11033257Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Gregory D. Nieminen, Nathan Aronson
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Publication number: 20200253732Abstract: The present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. The device comprises a first anchor and a second anchor adapted to be deployed by a catheter to engage a vessel wall while the first anchor is adapted to resist the compression of a first part of the first anchor and resist the expansion of a second part of the first anchor in response to a compressive force on the first part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Gregory D. NIEMINEN, Garrett R. BEGET, Nathan ARONSON, Lucas S. GORDON
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Publication number: 20190350708Abstract: An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Mark L. MATHIS, Gregory D. NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON, Garrett R. BEGET
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Publication number: 20190262136Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Gregory D. NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON
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Publication number: 20190150936Abstract: The invention provides improved medical devices, therapeutic treatment systems, and treatment methods for treatment of the lung. A lung volume reduction system includes an implantable device having an elongate body that is sized and shaped for delivery via the airway system to a lung airway of a patient. The implant is inserted and positioned while the implant is in a delivery configuration, and is reconfigured to a deployed configuration so as to locally compress adjacent tissue of the lung, with portions of the elongate body generally moving laterally within the airway so as to laterally compress lung tissue. A plurality of such implants will often be used to treat a lung of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu
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Patent number: 10226257Abstract: The invention provides improved medical devices, therapeutic treatment systems, and treatment methods for treatment of the lung. A lung volume reduction system includes an implantable device having an elongate body that is sized and shaped for delivery via the airway system to a lung airway of a patient. The implant is inserted and positioned while the implant is in a delivery configuration, and is reconfigured to a deployed configuration so as to locally compress adjacent tissue of the lung, with portions of the elongate body generally moving laterally within the airway so as to laterally compress lung tissue. A plurality of such implants will often be used to treat a lung of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu
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Patent number: 10206778Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Nieminen, Nathan Aronson
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Patent number: 9782558Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis
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Publication number: 20170189185Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: CARDIAC DIMENSIONS PTY. LTD.Inventors: Gregory NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON
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Patent number: 9597186Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: CARDIAC DIMENSIONS PTY. LTD.Inventors: Gregory Nieminen, Nathan Aronson
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Publication number: 20170027585Abstract: The invention provides improved medical devices, therapeutic treatment systems, and treatment methods for treatment of the lung. A lung volume reduction system includes an implantable device having an elongate body that is sized and shaped for delivery via the airway system to a lung airway of a patient. The implant is inserted and positioned while the implant is in a delivery configuration, and is reconfigured to a deployed configuration so as to locally compress adjacent tissue of the lung, with portions of the elongate body generally moving laterally within the airway so as to laterally compress lung tissue. A plurality of such implants will often be used to treat a lung of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu
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Publication number: 20160310273Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Gregory NIEMINEN, Nathan ARONSON
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Patent number: 9402632Abstract: The invention provides improved medical devices, therapeutic treatment systems, and treatment methods for treatment of the lung. A lung volume reduction system includes an implantable device having an elongate body that is sized and shaped for delivery via the airway system to a lung airway of a patient. The implant is inserted and positioned while the implant is in a delivery configuration, and is reconfigured to a deployed configuration so as to locally compress adjacent tissue of the lung, with portions of the elongate body generally moving laterally within the airway so as to laterally compress lung tissue. A plurality of such implants will often be used to treat a lung of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu
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Patent number: 9320600Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a tissue shaping device adapted to be disposed in a vessel near a patient's heart to reshape the patient's heart. Such tissue shaping device can include an expandable proximal anchor; a proximal anchor lock adapted to lock the proximal anchor in an expanded configuration; an expandable distal anchor; a distal anchor lock adapted to lock the distal anchor in an expanded configuration; and a connector disposed between the proximal anchor and the distal anchor, the connector having a substantially non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Gregory Nieminen, Nathan Aronson
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Patent number: 9192403Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an elongate implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to compress lung tissue. The implant may be longer in axial length than an axial length of the target axial region in which it is deployed. Deployment may involve allowing an end of the implant to move relative to surrounding tissue while the implant is progressively deployed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Aronson, Mark L. Mathis