Patents by Inventor Patrick Dean Andre

Patrick Dean Andre 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).

  • Tension indicator for cardiac support device and method therefore
    Patent number: 6682475
    Abstract: A tension indicator and a method for treating cardiac disease using the tension indicator is provided. The tension indicator is configured for placement between a cardiac support device and the epicardial surface to determine the pressure exerted by the device on the epicardial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edgar Cox, Michael J. Girard, Jody Rivers, J. Edward Shapland, Patrick Dean Andre