Patents by Inventor Robert M. Vidlund
Robert M. Vidlund 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: 10470925Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20190336282Abstract: A self-expanding wire frame for a pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve, a combined inner frame/outer frame support structure for a prosthetic valve, and methods for deploying such a valve for treatment of a patient in need thereof, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark Christianson, Chad Perrin, Zachary Tegels, Craig Ekvall, Robert M. Vidlund
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Patent number: 10463494Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a self-expanding wire frame body, a valve disposed in the body, a leaflet clip coupled to the body, and a control element operably coupled to the leaflet clip. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. The leaflet clip is configured to be transitioned between a first configuration in which the prosthetic valve can be inserted into a heart, and a second configuration in which the leaflet clip is disposed to capture a native valve leaflet between the leaflet clip and the wire frame body when the body is disposed in a native annulus of an atrioventricular valve of a heart. The control element extends from the leaflet clip through a ventricle of the heart and out a wall of the ventricle to allow a user to transition the leaflet clip from its first configuration to its second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark Christianson, Zachary J. Tegels, Craig A. Ekvall, Robert M. Vidlund
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Patent number: 10463489Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a self-expanding wire frame body, a valve disposed in the body, a leaflet clip coupled to the body, and a control element operably coupled to the leaflet clip. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. The leaflet clip is configured to be transitioned between a first configuration in which the prosthetic valve can be inserted into a heart, and a second configuration in which the leaflet clip is disposed to capture a native valve leaflet between the leaflet clip and the wire frame body when the body is disposed in a native annulus of an atrioventricular valve of a heart. The control element extends from the leaflet clip through a ventricle of the heart and out a wall of the ventricle to allow a user to transition the leaflet clip from its first configuration to its second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark Christianson, Zachary J. Tegels, Craig A. Ekvall, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20190269550Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Jeff FRANCO, Robert M. VIDLUND
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Publication number: 20190247186Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for delivery and deployment of a prosthetic mitral valve into a heart includes inserting an introducer sheath having a prosthetic mitral valve disposed therein in a collapsed configuration into the left atrium of a patient's heart, through a gap between the native mitral valve leaflets, the left ventricle and apex of the heart. An epicardial pad device coupled to the prosthetic valve via a tether is moved distally out of the sheath. The introducer sheath is withdrawn into the left atrium of the heart. An inner delivery sheath is extended distally from within the introducer sheath and disposed within the left atrium. The prosthetic mitral valve is moved distally out of the inner delivery sheath and assumes a biased expanded configuration. The valve is positioned within the mitral annulus of the heart, and secured in place via the tether and epicardial pad device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Igor Kovalsky
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Publication number: 20190240014Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a catheter assembly and a handle assembly that can be removably coupled to the catheter assembly. A valve holding tube defines a lumen configured to receive a prosthetic mitral valve in a compressed configuration and can be removably coupled to a distal end portion of the handle assembly. The valve holding tube can be received within a hub of the catheter assembly when coupled to the handle assembly. The actuator when actuated is configured to cause the tensioning unit to travel along a traveler strap of the catheter assembly moving the handle assembly distally such that a distal end of an elongate shaft of the handle assembly moves the prosthetic mitral valve distally out of the valve holding tube and out a distal end of the sheath such that the prosthetic mitral valve is free to move to a biased expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Zachary J. Tegels, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20190231333Abstract: A bioadhesive delivery catheter includes a manifold, a dual lumen tube, and a mixing member. The manifold includes a delivery device passage and an injection port. The tube is insertable into the delivery device passage and includes first and second lumens positioned side-by-side. The first lumen extends proximal of the second lumen within the delivery device passage, and the second lumen is in flow communication with the injection port. The mixing member is positioned between a proximal inlet of the injection port and the second lumen and is configured to help mix a bioadhesive material that is delivered through the injection port into the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Zachary J. Tegels, Robert M. Vidlund, Doreen Borgmann, Edward E. Parsonage, Martha Escobar
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Patent number: 10363135Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a catheter assembly and a handle assembly that can be removably coupled to the catheter assembly. A valve holding tube defines a lumen configured to receive a prosthetic mitral valve in a compressed configuration and can be removably coupled to a distal end portion of the handle assembly. The valve holding tube can be received within a hub of the catheter assembly when coupled to the handle assembly. The actuator when actuated is configured to cause the tensioning unit to travel along a traveler strap of the catheter assembly moving the handle assembly distally such that a distal end of an elongate shaft of the handle assembly moves the prosthetic mitral valve distally out of the valve holding tube and out a distal end of the sheath such that the prosthetic mitral valve is free to move to a biased expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Zachary J. Tegels, Robert M. Vidlund
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Patent number: 10342699Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject via first device. Additionally, the method may include positioning the first device or a second device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: J.D. FRANCO & CO., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
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Patent number: 10327894Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for delivery and deployment of a prosthetic mitral valve into a heart includes inserting an introducer sheath having a prosthetic mitral valve disposed therein in a collapsed configuration into the left atrium of a patient's heart, through a gap between the native mitral valve leaflets, the left ventricle and apex of the heart. An epicardial pad device coupled to the prosthetic valve via a tether is moved distally out of the sheath. The introducer sheath is withdrawn into the left atrium of the heart. An inner delivery sheath is extended distally from within the introducer sheath and disposed within the left atrium. The prosthetic mitral valve is moved distally out of the inner delivery sheath and assumes a biased expanded configuration. The valve is positioned within the mitral annulus of the heart, and secured in place via the tether and epicardial pad device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Igor Kovalsky
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Publication number: 20190183642Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for various embodiments of a prosthetic heart valve, delivery apparatus and delivery methods for delivering a prosthetic heart valve to a heart of a patient via a transapical or transvascular delivery approach. In some embodiments, a prosthetic heart valve includes an outer frame coupled to an inner frame and the outer frame is movable between a first configuration relative to the inner frame and a second inverted configuration relative to the inner frame. The valve can be delivered to a heart using an apparatus that includes a delivery sheath that defines a lumen that can receive the prosthetic heart valve therein when the outer frame is in the inverted configuration. Actuation wires are releasably coupled to the outer frame and can be used to help revert the outer frame after the valve is deployed outside of the delivery sheath and within the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Zachary J. Tegels, Zach Vidlund, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20190175339Abstract: The invention relates to a medical prosthesis, and in particular a tether platform for attaching to or mounting on the septomarginal trabecula of the right ventricle for securing and positioning heart valve repair devices, and in particular for securing a heart valve substitute comprising a pliant tubular conduit mounted on a resilient annular frame and tethered to a non-perforating anchor within the right ventricle of the heart, wherein the pliant tubular conduit is a reciprocating mechanical member that is compressed by pressurized working fluid within the ventricle during systole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: ROBERT M. VIDLUND
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Patent number: 10307143Abstract: A bioadhesive delivery catheter includes a manifold, a dual lumen tube, and a mixing member. The manifold includes a delivery device passage and an injection port. The tube is insertable into the delivery device passage and includes first and second lumens positioned side-by-side. The first lumen extends proximal of the second lumen within the delivery device passage, and the second lumen is in flow communication with the injection port. The mixing member is positioned between a proximal inlet of the injection port and the second lumen and is configured to help mix a bioadhesive material that is delivered through the injection port into the second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Zachary J. Tegels, Robert M. Vidlund, Doreen Borgmann, Edward E. Parsonage, Martha Escobar
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Publication number: 20190142631Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20190125533Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for use in the transfemoral delivery and deployment of a prosthetic mitral valve. In some embodiments, a method includes inverting an outer frame of a prosthetic mitral valve when in a biased expanded configuration. After inverting the outer frame, the prosthetic mitral valve is inserted into a lumen of a delivery sheath such that the mitral valve is moved to a collapsed configuration. The delivery sheath is inserted into a femoral vein and moved through the femoral vein and a septum of a heart until a distal end of the delivery sheath is disposed in the left atrium of the heart. The prosthetic mitral valve is moved distally out of the delivery sheath such that the inverted outer frame reverts and the prosthetic mitral valve assumes its biased expanded configuration. The prosthetic mitral valve is then positioned within a mitral annulus of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Mark Christianson, Igor Kovalsky
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Patent number: 10201419Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for use in the transfemoral delivery and deployment of a prosthetic mitral valve. In some embodiments, a method includes inverting an outer frame of a prosthetic mitral valve when in a biased expanded configuration. After inverting the outer frame, the prosthetic mitral valve is inserted into a lumen of a delivery sheath such that the mitral valve is moved to a collapsed configuration. The delivery sheath is inserted into a femoral vein and moved through the femoral vein and a septum of a heart until a distal end of the delivery sheath is disposed in the left atrium of the heart. The prosthetic mitral valve is moved distally out of the delivery sheath such that the inverted outer frame reverts and the prosthetic mitral valve assumes its biased expanded configuration. The prosthetic mitral valve is then positioned within a mitral annulus of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Mark Christianson, Igor Kovalsky
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Patent number: 10195077Abstract: A method, device, or system for treating eye disorders or conditions, comprising restoring or increasing blood flow or blood flow rate in an artery that supplies blood to or in the eye, thereby increasing the amount of nutrient(s) that reaches the eye or a portion thereof. The invention also includes methods, devices, or systems for treating eye disorders or conditions which use reverse flow or retrograde flow structures and systems during the treatment of the eye disease.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
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Patent number: 10143585Abstract: A method, device, or system for treating eye disorders or conditions, comprising restoring or increasing blood flow or blood flow rate in an artery that supplies blood to or in the eye, thereby increasing the amount of nutrient(s) that reaches the eye or a portion thereof. The invention also includes methods, devices, or systems for treating eye disorders or conditions which use reverse flow or retrograde flow structures and systems during the treatment of the eye disease.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
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Publication number: 20180271653Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve can include an outer frame coupled to an inner frame such that the outer frame can be moved between a first position and a second position in which the outer frame is inverted relative to the inner frame. The inner frame and the outer frame define between them an annular space, and a pocket closure can bound the annular space to form a pocket in which thrombus can form and be retained. The pocket closure can include a stretchable pocket covering that can move from a first position in which the pocket covering has a first length when the outer frame is in the first position relative to the inner frame and a second position in which the pocket covering has a second length greater than the first length when the outer frame is in the second position relative to the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Zach VIDLUND, Michael EVANS, Robert M. VIDLUND