Patents by Inventor Tim Lenihan

Tim Lenihan 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).

  • CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20100114306
    Abstract: A method for performing cardiovascular and surgical procedures includes providing a conduit in the form of a graft/canula placed using balloon dilatation catheter and providing a fixing mechanism for the graft/canula. At least one opening is formed through a wall of the heart substantially at the apex. The escape of blood is prevented through the use of the fixing mechanism. Each of these steps is performed while the heart is beating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Contract Medical International GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Lenihan, Mathias Wilhelmi, Axel Haverich