Patents by Inventor Terrence Gerard Barnes

Terrence Gerard Barnes 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).

  • Heart valve prosthesis with open stent
    Patent number: 9456898
    Abstract: A prosthetic apparatus is disclosed including: a tubular stent disposed about a longitudinal axis and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the stent defining a tubular passage between the ends. The tubular stent has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion located between the proximal and distal portions. The proximal and distal portions each comprise a mesh of support struts forming at least one ring of open elements disposed about the longitudinal axis. The middle portion features open regions which reduce or eliminate blockage of sensitive anatomical features at an implantation site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Terrence Gerard Barnes, Scott Corbett