Patents by Inventor Richard Kaleta
Richard Kaleta 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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Publication number: 20230270543Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent extending in a longitudinal direction and having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The stent includes a plurality of struts forming cells and a plurality of commissure attachment features spaced apart in an annular direction of the stent and extending in a medial direction of the stent. A valve assembly is secured to the commissure attachment features, the valve assembly including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each of the leaflets having a free edge and being capable of alternating between an open position and a closed position. A method of manufacturing the prosthetic heart valve is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Richard Kaleta
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Patent number: 11672654Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent extending in a longitudinal direction and having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The stent includes a plurality of struts forming cells and a plurality of commissure attachment features spaced apart in an annular direction of the stent and extending in a medial direction of the stent. A valve assembly is secured to the commissure attachment features, the valve assembly including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each of the leaflets having a free edge and being capable of alternating between an open position and a closed position. A method of manufacturing the prosthetic heart valve is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Richard Kaleta
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Patent number: 11571296Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent with a valve assembly disposed therein. A first cuff is positioned on the lumenal or ablumenal surface of the stent. A second cuff is positioned radially outward of the stent and the first cuff. The second cuff may include apertures that allow blood to pass through the second cuff into the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The second cuff may include a proximal edge with a plurality of notches that may be closed to create puckered areas in the second cuff to facilitate the movement of blood in the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The stent may include struts adjacent the second cuff that bow radially inwardly to create additional space for blood to flow in the spaces between the first and second cuffs.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Keith High
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Publication number: 20220354644Abstract: A holder for a prosthetic heart valve includes a base having an annular portion defining an aperture, and a spool rotatably mated with the base. The spool has a platform and a head extending in a longitudinal direction from the platform. The holder further includes a button housing having an aperture sized and shaped to receive the head of the spool, and a button inserted in the button housing. The button housing is detachably coupled to the spool in an assembled condition. The button is movable relative to the button housing to move the button housing from a condition locked to the spool to a condition removable from the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Bradley Charles Knippel, Ryan J. Nesler
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Publication number: 20210346154Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a non-collapsible annular frame extending in a longitudinal direction between an inflow edge and an outflow edge, and a valve assembly connected to the frame. The frame includes a plurality of annularly spaced commissure posts adjacent the outflow edge, each of the commissure posts including a tip and a post slot spaced apart from the tip. The prosthetic heart valve further includes a radiopaque element including an elongated main body having a first end and a second end. The radiopaque element may extend around the tip and through the post slot of at least one of the commissure posts so that a portion of the main body extends between the slot and the tip. Alternatively or additionally, a radiopaque element may be positioned adjacent a base of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Jay Reimer, Chad Joshua Green, Brandon Moore, Ryan Finn, Noy Grimmer, Emily M. Hagen, Henrique Oliveira Neder
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Patent number: 11026787Abstract: A holder for a prosthetic heart valve may include a hub having an outer surface extending about a longitudinal axis, a commissure support extending downward from the hub, and a plurality of legs extending outward from the hub in radial directions, each leg having a foot extending in a longitudinal direction. Each foot may have two channels on its outer surface, each channel extending from a closed end at a spaced distance from the bottom of the foot to an open end at the bottom of the foot, and two suture holes each spaced apart from the bottom of the foot and extending between the inner surface and the outer surface of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Richard Kaleta
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Publication number: 20210030536Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent extending in a longitudinal direction and having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The stent includes a plurality of struts forming cells and a plurality of commissure attachment features spaced apart in an annular direction of the stent and extending in a medial direction of the stent. A valve assembly is secured to the commissure attachment features, the valve assembly including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each of the leaflets having a free edge and being capable of alternating between an open position and a closed position. A method of manufacturing the prosthetic heart valve is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Richard Kaleta
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Publication number: 20200323630Abstract: At least a portion of fabrics for use in medical devices is formed from polymeric materials. The fabrics may be uncoated, partially coated or fully coated with one or more layers of a polymer. The fabrics may be used for the leaflets and/or cuffs of prosthetic heart valves and as a component of other medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Yousef F. Alkhatib, Jay Reimer, Paul E. Ashworth, Keith T. High, Richard Kaleta, Ryan Finn
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Publication number: 20200188098Abstract: At least a portion of fabrics for use in medical devices is formed from polymeric materials. The fabrics may be uncoated, partially coated or fully coated with one or more layers of a polymer. The fabrics may be used for the leaflets and/or cuffs of prosthetic heart valves and as a component of other medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Yousef F. Alkhatib, Jay Reimer, Paul E. Ashworth, Keith T. High, Richard Kaleta, Ryan Finn
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Publication number: 20190380832Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent with a valve assembly disposed therein. A first cuff is positioned on the lumenal or ablumenal surface of the stent. A second cuff is positioned radially outward of the stent and the first cuff. The second cuff may include apertures that allow blood to pass through the second cuff into the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The second cuff may include a proximal edge with a plurality of notches that may be closed to create puckered areas in the second cuff to facilitate the movement of blood in the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The stent may include struts adjacent the second cuff that bow radially inwardly to create additional space for blood to flow in the spaces between the first and second cuffs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Keith High
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Publication number: 20190328520Abstract: A holder for a prosthetic heart valve may include a hub having an outer surface extending about a longitudinal axis, a commissure support extending downward from the hub, and a plurality of legs extending outward from the hub in radial directions, each leg having a foot extending in a longitudinal direction. Each foot may have two channels on its outer surface, each channel extending from a closed end at a spaced distance from the bottom of the foot to an open end at the bottom of the foot, and two suture holes each spaced apart from the bottom of the foot and extending between the inner surface and the outer surface of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Richard Kaleta
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Patent number: 10456249Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent with a valve assembly disposed therein. A first cuff is positioned on the lumenal or ablumenal surface of the stent. A second cuff is positioned radially outward of the stent and the first cuff. The second cuff may include apertures that allow blood to pass through the second cuff into the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The second cuff may include a proximal edge with a plurality of notches that may be closed to create puckered areas in the second cuff to facilitate the movement of blood in the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The stent may include struts adjacent the second cuff that bow radially inwardly to create additional space for blood to flow in the spaces between the first and second cuffs.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Keith High
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Publication number: 20190091013Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having an inflow end, an outflow end, an annulus section, an aortic section, and a transition section between the annulus and aortic sections. A first cuff attached against a surface of the stent has a substantially straight inflow edge and an outflow edge with a series of first peaks extending a first distance toward the outflow end of the stent alternating with a series of second peaks extending a second distance less than the first distance toward the outflow end of the stent. A second cuff having an inflow end and an outflow end is located radially outward of the first cuff and the stent, the inflow end of the second cuff having a substantial straight edge and the outflow end of the second cuff having an undulating edge. A valve assembly is arranged radially inward of the first cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Yousef F. Alkhatib, Richard Kaleta, Gary Erzberger
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Publication number: 20180071089Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent with a valve assembly disposed therein. A first cuff is positioned on the lumenal or ablumenal surface of the stent. A second cuff is positioned radially outward of the stent and the first cuff. The second cuff may include apertures that allow blood to pass through the second cuff into the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The second cuff may include a proximal edge with a plurality of notches that may be closed to create puckered areas in the second cuff to facilitate the movement of blood in the spaces between the first and second cuffs. The stent may include struts adjacent the second cuff that bow radially inwardly to create additional space for blood to flow in the spaces between the first and second cuffs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kaleta, Keith High
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Patent number: 8834350Abstract: Described are pelvic implants (e.g., urinary incontinence sling, hammock, etc.) that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, prolapse (e.g., cystocele, enterocele, rectocele, vault prolapse), fecal incontinence, and the like, wherein the implant involves the ability to adjust dimensions of an implant before, during, or after implantation. In a preferred embodiment the implant (680) comprises a support portion piece (682) and an extension portion piece (688, 690) adjustably connected to the support portion piece through a frictional adjusting element (696) comprising an aperture through which a segment of extension portion extends.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Kelly Ann Chapman, Richard Kaleta, Chaouki A. Khamis, Karen Pilney Montpetit, Jason Ogdahl, Jeffrey Michael O'Hern, John F. Otte, Jessica L. Roll, Steven James Wolfe
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Patent number: 8597173Abstract: Described are implants, tools, and methods useful for treating pelvic conditions such as prolapse, by placing an implant to support pelvic tissue, the implants, tools, and methods involving one or more of adjusting engagements, specific implants and pieces of implants, placement of implants at locations within the pelvic region, and insertion, adjusting, and grommet management tools.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Michael O'Hern, Richard Kaleta, Chaouki A. Khamis, Gary A. Rocheleau, John F. Otte, Gregory L. Koeller, David J. Kupiecki
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Publication number: 20110112357Abstract: Described are pelvic implants (e.g., urinary incontinence sling, hammock, etc.) that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, prolapse (e.g., cystocele, enterocele, rectocele, vault prolapse), fecal incontinence, and the like, wherein the implant involves the ability to adjust dimensions of an implant before, during, or after implantation. In a preferred embodiment the implant (680) comprises a support portion piece (682) and an extension portion piece (688, 690) adjustably connected to the support portion piece through a frictional adjusting element (696) comprising an aperture through which a segment of extension portion extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Kelly Ann Chapman, Richard Kaleta, Chaouki A. Khamis, Karen Pilney Montpetit, Jason Ogdahl, Jeffrey Michael O'Hern, John F. Otte, Jessica L. Roll, Steven James Wolfe
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Publication number: 20100261955Abstract: Described are implants, tools, and methods useful for treating pelvic conditions such as prolapse, by placing an implant to support pelvic tissue, the implants, tools, and methods involving one or more of adjusting engagements, specific implants and pieces of implants, placement of implants at locations within the pelvic region, and insertion, adjusting, and grommet management tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey Michael O'Hern, Richard Kaleta, Chaouki A. Khamis, Gary A. Rocheleau, John F. Otte, Gregory L. Koeller, David J. Kupiecki
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Publication number: 20080015614Abstract: Improved methods and devices for treatment of rectal prolapse are provided. A suturing console for suturing the rectal fascia at, to, or about the sacral vertebral fascia is disclosed. A method of repairing prolapsed rectum via a vaginal incision or perineal incision is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Richard Kaleta, Jason Ogdahl
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Publication number: 20080009667Abstract: A hybrid prolapse repair material comprising a polypropylene and a graft body attached together. Attachments are provided for detachably attaching a repair material to a needle. A needle and a system for using the needle are contemplated to get repair material closer to the ischial spine. Graft to arm attachment concepts are taught to couple a mesh to a graft body. Additionally, a hysterectomy tool is provided to allow a surgeon to track vital organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Ross Longhini, Matthew Olson, James Cox, Richard Kaleta, Kelly Dockendorf, John Buysman, Jason Ogdahl, John Otte, Jessica Roll