Patents by Inventor Oliver Brown

Oliver Brown 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).

  • Publication number: 20250082472
    Abstract: A method for treating a heart valve involves introducing a device capable of capturing chordae tendineae into a ventricle of a heart, the device comprising a central portion and a plurality of spokes, extending the plurality of spokes outward from the central portion, rotating the device in a first direction to bring at least one of the plurality of spokes into physical contact with one or more cords of chordae tendineae disposed in the ventricle, further rotating the device in the first direction to bring the one or more cords inward towards the central portion, and moving the plurality of spokes to a second configuration at least partially over the one or more cords to secure the one or more cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventor: Oliver Brown
  • Patent number: 12178703
    Abstract: A method for improving leaflet prolapse and/or valve regurgitation associated with a heart valve involves introducing a chordae tendineae capturing device into a ventricle of a heart, the chordae tendineae capturing device comprising a central hub component and a plurality of spokes, extending the plurality of spokes outward from the central hub component, rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in a first direction to bring at least one of the plurality of spokes into physical contact with one or more cords of chordae tendineae disposed in the ventricle, further rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in the first direction to bring the one or more cords inward towards the central hub component, and closing the plurality of spokes at least partially over the one or more cords to secure the one or more cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Oliver Brown
  • Publication number: 20210248854
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a system for organizing candidate data. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a universal platform may streamline the interplay between each party, from voters, parties, individuals, local organizing bodies, and government. The interface may utilize information from a unique database to support the uploading of different data sources. The platform may be accessed through an external website and provide local voters the opportunity to get more information, donate to, or get involved with relevant candidates. Generally, the platform may allow managing groups to present their voters with a one stop location to view and donate to candidates in a single location. The platform may allow voters to view and donate to both candidates and managing groups, allowing for the collection of voter information and donor information for candidate donations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Oliver Brown
  • Publication number: 20200337841
    Abstract: A method for improving leaflet prolapse and/or valve regurgitation associated with a heart valve involves introducing a chordae tendineae capturing device into a ventricle of a heart, the chordae tendineae capturing device comprising a central hub component and a plurality of spokes, extending the plurality of spokes outward from the central hub component, rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in a first direction to bring at least one of the plurality of spokes into physical contact with one or more cords of chordae tendineae disposed in the ventricle, further rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in the first direction to bring the one or more cords inward towards the central hub component, and closing the plurality of spokes at least partially over the one or more cords to secure the one or more cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Oliver Brown
  • Patent number: 10743991
    Abstract: A method for improving leaflet prolapse and/or valve regurgitation associated with a heart valve involves introducing a chordae tendineae capturing device into a ventricle of a heart, the chordae tendineae capturing device comprising a central hub component and a plurality of spokes, extending the plurality of spokes outward from the central hub component, rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in a first direction to bring at least one of the plurality of spokes into physical contact with one or more cords of chordae tendineae disposed in the ventricle, further rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in the first direction to bring the one or more cords inward towards the central hub component, and closing the plurality of spokes at least partially over the one or more cords to secure the one or more cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventor: Oliver Brown
  • Publication number: 20180206992
    Abstract: A method for improving leaflet prolapse and/or valve regurgitation associated with a heart valve involves introducing a chordae tendineae capturing device into a ventricle of a heart, the chordae tendineae capturing device comprising a central hub component and a plurality of spokes, extending the plurality of spokes outward from the central hub component, rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in a first direction to bring at least one of the plurality of spokes into physical contact with one or more cords of chordae tendineae disposed in the ventricle, further rotating the chordae tendineae capturing device in the first direction to bring the one or more cords inward towards the central hub component, and closing the plurality of spokes at least partially over the one or more cords to secure the one or more cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventor: Oliver Brown