Patents by Inventor Terry L. Shepherd

Terry L. Shepherd 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).

  • Mitral and tricuspid valve repair
    Patent number: 7569062
    Abstract: A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Kuehn, Thomas F. Hinnenkamp, William R. Holmberg, Darrin J. Bergman, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Mitral and tricuspid valve repair
    Publication number: 20040167539
    Abstract: A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Kuehn, Thomas F. Hinnenkamp, William R. Holmberg, Darrin J. Bergman, Scott D. Moore, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Mitral and tricuspid valve repair
    Patent number: 6695866
    Abstract: A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Kuehn, Thomas F. Hinnenkamp, William R. Holmberg, Darrin J. Bergman, Scott D. Moore, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Mitral and tricuspid valve repair
    Patent number: 6165183
    Abstract: A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Kuehn, Thomas F. Hinnenkamp, William R. Holmberg, Darrin J. Bergman, Scott D. Moore, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Coated prosthetic cardiac device
    Patent number: 5895419
    Abstract: The present invention includes a metallic coating on portions of the prosthesis to enhance the overall acceptability of the implantable device or fabric/sutures used to implant the prosthesis. The preferred metal is silver, which is applied to surfaces which are exposed to the heart tissue. The silver-treated portions of these devices inhibit or greatly reduce colonization of endocarditis-causing bacteria without impacting the overall biocompatibility of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine S. Tweden, William R. Holmberg, Darrin J. Bergman, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Holder for heart valve prosthesis
    Patent number: 5814101
    Abstract: A holder for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a holder body and stem. The stem is adapted to receive a handle used to manipulate the prostheses during implantation. The stem is moveable between a standard implantation position and a low profile delivery position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret A. Wallner, David R. Elizondo, Kimberly A. Anderson, Guy P. Vanney, Kurt D. Krueger, Michael J. Girard, Stephen A. Petersen, Darrin J. Bergman, Terry L. Shepherd
  • Direct suture orifice for mechanical heart valve
    Patent number: 5776188
    Abstract: A mechanical heart valve for implantation in a heart of a patient includes an orifice body having an outer circumference and defining a lumen for blood flow therethrough. At least one leaflet carried in the lumen of the orifice body is movable between an open position, allowing flow through the lumen, and a closed position blocking flow through the lumen. A flange ring around the outer circumference of the orifice body includes a plurality of suture holes defined therein. The suture holes are adapted for receiving a suture and thereby attaching the heart valve to tissue of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Shepherd, Guy Vanney, Kurt D. Krueger