Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Paulson
Thomas M. Paulson 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: 8998794Abstract: A method and implantation tools for repairing a heart include a delivery catheter and implant. The method includes gaining access to the patient's heart and identifying implantation points for the implant. The method may include marking those locations and delivering implant, which may be a tension member. Anchors for the implant may also be delivered. The length of the tension member may be measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. Pads may be secured to the tension member and the tension member trimmed to length. The pads may be secured to the heart surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLCInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20140100420Abstract: A method and implantation tools for repairing a heart include a delivery catheter and implant. The method includes gaining access to the patient's heart and identifying implantation points for the implant. The method may include marking those locations and delivering implant, which may be a tension member. Anchors for the implant may also be delivered. The length of the tension member may be measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. Pads may be secured to the tension member and the tension member trimmed to length. The pads may be secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 8579798Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLCInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 8540620Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLCInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20110271967Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 7981020Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 7722523Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20080319256Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20080312493Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 6808488Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 6746471Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 6629921Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson
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Patent number: 6537198Abstract: A splint assembly for placement transverse a heart chamber to reduce the heart chamber radius and improve cardiac function has a tension member formed of a braided cable with a covering. A fixed anchor assembly is attached to one end of the tension member and a leader for penetrating a heart wall and guiding the tension member through the heart is attached to the other end. An adjustable anchor assembly can be secured onto the tension member opposite to the side on which the fixed pad assembly is attached. The adjustable anchor assembly can be positioned along the tension member so as to adjust the length of the tension member extending between the fixed and adjustable anchor assemblies. The pad assemblies engage with the outside of the heart wall to hold the tension member in place transverse the heart chamber. A probe and marker delivery device is used to identify locations on the heart wall to place the splint assembly such that it will not interfere with internal heart structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Thomas M. Paulson, Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Richard F. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20030050529Abstract: A splint assembly for placement transverse a heart chamber to reduce the heart chamber radius and improve cardiac function has a tension member formed of a braided cable with a covering. A fixed anchor assembly is attached to one end of the tension member and a leader for penetrating a heart wall and guiding the tension member through the heart is attached to the other end. An adjustable anchor assembly can be secured onto the tension member opposite to the side on which the fixed pad assembly is attached. The adjustable anchor assembly can be positioned along the tension member so as to adjust the length of the tension member extending between the fixed and adjustable anchor assemblies. The pad assemblies engage with the outside of the heart wall to hold the tension member in place transverse the heart chamber. A probe and marker delivery device is used to identify locations on the heart wall to place the splint assembly such that it will not interfere with internal heart structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Thomas M. Paulson, Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jeffrey P. LaPlante, David A. Kusz, Richard F. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20030045771Abstract: Devices for treating heart failure by reducing wall tension may be configured to be positioned external to the heart. Devices may also be configured to draw portions of walls of a heart chamber toward each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Thomas M. Paulson, Peter T. Keith, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20030032979Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20020169358Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 6402679Abstract: An external heart wall stress reduction apparatus is provided to create a heart wall shape change. The device is generally disposed to the exterior of a heart chamber to reshape the chamber into a lower stress configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Publication number: 20010025171Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Applicant: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
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Patent number: 6261222Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier, Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson