Patents by Inventor Robert S. Schwartz

Robert S. Schwartz 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).

  • Valvuloplasty Catheter
    Publication number: 20130289607
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Wesley Pedersen, Robert A. Van Tassel, Robert S. Schwartz, Gregory G. Brucker, Skott E. Greenhalgh
  • Valvuloplasty catheter
    Patent number: 8486102
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: InterValve, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Pedersen, Robert A. Van Tassel, Robert S. Schwartz, Gregory G. Brucker, Skott E. Greenhalgh
  • Microvascular obstruction detection and therapy
    Patent number: 8430861
    Abstract: A method of detecting and treating a microvascular obstruction is provided. In one embodiment, a catheter is provided for both detecting the microvascular obstruction and treating or removing the obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • Cardiac stimulation apparatus and method for the control of hypertension
    Patent number: 8428729
    Abstract: A method that electrically stimulates a heart muscle to alter the ejection profile of the heart, to control the mechanical function of the heart and reduce the observed blood pressure of the patient. The therapy may be invoked by an implantable blood pressure sensor associated with a pacemaker like device. In some cases, where a measured pretreatment blood pressure exceeds a treatment threshold, a patient's heart may be stimulated with an electrical stimulus timed relative to the patient's cardiac ejection cycle. This is done to cause dyssynchrony between at least two cardiac chambers or within a cardiac chamber, which alters the patient's cardiac ejection profile from a pretreatment cardiac ejection profile. This has the effect of reducing the patient's blood pressure from the measured pretreatment blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: BackBeat Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • Electrical conduction block implant device
    Patent number: 8409268
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical block implant sized and shaped for securement at the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium of the left atrium. By utilizing various expandable ring designs and optional anchoring mechanisms, the present invention causes even, circular scarring around the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium, achieving reliable blocking of aberrant electrical signals responsible for atrial fibrillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Syntach AG
    Inventors: William Swanson, Richard Cornelius, Robert S. Schwartz
  • Marker for inflammatory conditions
    Patent number: 8323913
    Abstract: Use of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A as a marker for inflammatory conditions, and in particular, for acute coronary syndromes is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Cheryl A. Conover, Antonio Bayes-Genis, David R. Holmes, Robert S. Schwartz
  • Methods And Devices For Treating The Left Atrial Appendage
    Publication number: 20120221042
    Abstract: Methods and devices that treat the left atrial appendage by bringing the distal wall of the appendage to a position where the tissue of the wall blocks the ostium, thereby preventing blood from flowing into the appendage. The methods and devices are adapted to create a separation between the distal wall of the appendage and the adjacent pericardium such that the risk of rupturing the pericardium are minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel, Gregg S. Sutton, Eric J. Simso
  • Cardiac Stimulation Apparatus And Method For The Control Of Hypertension
    Publication number: 20120041502
    Abstract: A method that electrically stimulates a heart muscle to alter the ejection profile of the heart, to control the mechanical function of the heart and reduce the observed blood pressure of the patient. The therapy may be invoked by an implantable blood pressure sensor associated with a pacemaker like device. In some cases, where a measured pretreatment blood pressure exceeds a treatment threshold, a patient's heart may be stimulated with an electrical stimulus timed relative to the patient's cardiac ejection cycle. This is done to cause dyssynchrony between at least two cardiac chambers or within a cardiac chamber, which alters the patient's cardiac ejection profile from a pretreatment cardiac ejection profile. This has the effect of reducing the patient's blood pressure from the measured pretreatment blood pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: ASAP Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • Cardiac stimulation apparatus and method for the control of hypertension
    Patent number: 8086315
    Abstract: A method that electrically stimulates a heart muscle to alter the ejection profile of the heart, to control the mechanical function of the heart and reduce the observed blood pressure of the patient. The therapy may be invoked by an implantable blood pressure sensor associated with a pacemaker like device. In some cases, where a measured pretreatment blood pressure exceeds a treatment threshold, a patient's heart may be stimulated with an electrical stimulus timed relative to the patient's cardiac ejection cycle. This is done to cause dyssynchrony between at least two cardiac chambers, which alters the patient's cardiac ejection profile from a pretreatment cardiac ejection profile. This has the effect of reducing the patient's blood pressure from the measured pretreatment blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: ASAP Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. van Tassel
  • Transseptal left atrial access and septal closure
    Patent number: 8052677
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for transseptal access into the left atrium of a heart. In one embodiment an apparatus for transseptal left atrial access comprised of a catheter adapted for insertion into a vessel and one or more RF devices adapted to be extendable from the distal end of said catheter and configured for the penetration or sealing of septal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: CoAptus Medical Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Auth, Robert L. Barry, Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • Transseptal closure of a patent foramen ovale and other cardiac defects
    Patent number: 8021359
    Abstract: The present invention provides for therapeutic treatment methods, devices, and systems for the partial or complete closure or occlusion of a patent foramen ovale (“PFO”). In particular, various methods, devices, and systems for joining or welding tissues, in order to therapeutically close a PFO are described. In yet another aspect of the invention, various methods, devices, and systems for the penetration of the interatrial septum enabling left atrial access are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: CoAptus Medical Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Auth, Robert L. Barry, Joseph E. Eichinger, Bryan A. Kinsella, Roger A. Sahm, Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • MARKER FOR INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20110212024
    Abstract: Use of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A as a marker for inflammatory conditions, and in particular, for acute coronary syndromes is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Cheryl A. Conover, Antonio Bayes-Genis, David R. Holmes, Robert S. Schwartz
  • Marker for inflammatory conditions
    Patent number: 7939280
    Abstract: Use of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A as a marker for inflammatory conditions, and in particular, for acute coronary syndromes is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Cheryl A Conover, Antonio Bayes-Genis, David R Holmes, Robert S Schwartz
  • MARKER FOR INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20100285510
    Abstract: Use of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A as a marker for inflammatory conditions, and in particular, for acute coronary syndromes is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Cheryl A. Conover, Antonio Bayes-Genis, David R. Holmes, Robert S. Schwartz
  • Valvuloplasty Catheter
    Publication number: 20100228277
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Wesley Pedersen, Robert A. Van Tassel, Robert S. Schwartz, Gregory G. Brucker, Skott E. Greenhalgh
  • Electrical Conduction Block Implant Device
    Publication number: 20100211155
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical block implant sized and shaped for securement at the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium of the left atrium. By utilizing various expandable ring designs and optional anchoring mechanisms, the present invention causes even, circular scarring around the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium, achieving reliable blocking of aberrant electrical signals responsible for atrial fibrillation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: William Swanson, Richard Cornelius, Robert S. Schwartz
  • MULTIPLE LUMEN DIFFUSION CATHETER
    Publication number: 20100174183
    Abstract: A method and device for the simultaneous or sequential introduction of multiple fluids into the bloodstream including a multiple lumen catheter with corresponding multiple hole sets. By introducing a second fluid such as saline, the concentration and bolus of a first fluid, such as a contrast agent, can be controlled and optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel, Eugene A. Gelblum, Alan D. Hirschman, John F. Kalafut, David M. Reilly, Edward J. Rhinehart, Frederick W. Trombley, III, Arthur E. Uber, III
  • Methods And Devices For Creating Electrical Block At Specific Targeted Sites In Cardiac Tissue
    Publication number: 20100174304
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical injury device having cutting elements for injuring tissue and thereby creating electrical block that can prevent atrial fibrillation. These cutting elements may preferably be removable, breakaway, or simply integral to the injury device and may be delivered, for example, by catheter or hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Richard Cornelius, William Swanson
  • MICROVASCULAR OBSTRUCTION DETECTION AND THERAPY
    Publication number: 20100168649
    Abstract: A method of detecting and treating a microvascular obstruction is provided. In one embodiment, a catheter is provided for both detecting the microvascular obstruction and treating or removing the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Robert A. Van Tassel
  • Valvuloplasty catheter
    Patent number: 7744620
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: InterValve, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Pedersen, Robert A. Van Tassel, Robert S. Schwartz, Gregory G. Brucker, Skott E. Greenhalgh