Patents by Inventor Simon Marcus Horner

Simon Marcus Horner 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).

  • Cardiac assist method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6709382
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for augmenting cardio function. Dimensional characteristics of the heart are modified cyclically by engaging a member between at least two points on the myocardium of the heart and cyclically varying the length of the member. This controls the spacing between the engaged parts of the myocardium, thereby improving cardiac function. The member may extend across the left ventricular cavity or between points spaced apart around the left ventricular cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Simon Marcus Horner