Patents by Inventor Todd J. Mortier

Todd J. Mortier 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEART VALVE THERAPY
    Publication number: 20150112427
    Abstract: Systems and methods for medical interventional procedures, including approaches to valve implantation. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to mitral valve therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Caisson Interventional LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEART VALVE THERAPY
    Publication number: 20150112433
    Abstract: Systems and methods for medical interventional procedures, including approaches to valve implantation. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to mitral valve therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Caisson Interventional LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart valve assembly systems and methods
    Patent number: 9011515
    Abstract: Heart valve assembly systems and methods configured for medical interventional procedures. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Caisson Interventional, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Todd J. Mortier
  • HEART WALL TENSION REDUCTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150105611
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of a failing heart. In one embodiment, the apparatus and method includes a deploying a tension member for drawing at least two portions of the heart toward each other across a heart chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • Transventricular implant tools and devices
    Patent number: 8998794
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • VALVE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140236291
    Abstract: Systems and methods for medical interventional procedures, including approaches to valve implant. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Caisson Interventional LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • TRANSVENTRICULAR IMPLANT TOOLS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140100420
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • HEART WALL TENSION REDUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140094647
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Todd J. Mortier
  • Devices and Methods for Modulating Medium Delivery
    Publication number: 20140066891
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling, regulating, altering, transforming or otherwise modulating the delivery of a substance to a delivery site. The devices, systems and methods optimize the delivery of the substance to an intended site, such as a vessel, vascular bed, organ and/or other corporeal structures, while reducing inadvertent introduction or reflux substance to other vessels, vascular beds, organs, and/or other structures, including systemic introduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew M. Burns, Tuan M. Doan, Rodney L. Houfburg, David M. Kaye, Daniel R. Mans, Todd J. Mortier
  • External cardiac stress reduction method
    Patent number: 8579798
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • HEART VALVE ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130282114
    Abstract: Heart valve assembly systems and methods configured for medical interventional procedures. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • VALVE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130282110
    Abstract: Systems and methods for medical interventional procedures, including approaches to valve implant. In one aspect, the methods and systems involve a modular approach to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Todd J. Mortier
  • Transventricular implant tools and devices
    Patent number: 8540620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Peter T. Keith, Thomas M. Paulson, David A. Kusz
  • Devices and methods for heart valve treatment
    Patent number: 8506624
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating heart valves include members that assist the valve in closing during at least a portion of the cardiac cycle. Such devices include members configured to alter the shape of a valve annulus, reposition at least one papillary muscle, and/or plug an orifice of the valve so as to provide a coaptation surface for the valve leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Vidlund, Jason E. Kalgreen, Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Richard Schroeder, David Kusz
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8460173
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Todd J. Mortier
  • Chordae capturing methods for stress reduction
    Patent number: 8439817
    Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund
  • Heart Wall Tension Reduction Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20130006041
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, JR., Robert M. Vidlund, Todd J. Mortier
  • Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8267852
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril J. Schweich, Jr., Robert M. Vidlund, Todd J. Mortier
  • Valve to myocardium tension members device and method
    Patent number: 8226711
    Abstract: A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
  • Valve to myocardium tension members device and method
    Patent number: 8187323
    Abstract: A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.