Patents by Inventor Tom A. Saul

Tom A. Saul 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).

  • Steerable Medical Delivery Devices and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140058324
    Abstract: Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Jonah Lepak, Emma Leung, Tom Saul, Jean-Pierre Dueri, Brice Arnault De La Menardiere, Clayton Baldwin
  • Methods and apparatus for performing valvuloplasty
    Patent number: 8579962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for performing valvuloplasty. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an expandable braid valvuloplasty device. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be used as an adjunct to percutaneous heart valve replacement. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods may provide a medical practitioner with feedback, monitoring or measurement information, e.g., information relevant to percutaneous transcatheter heart valve replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sadra Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Dwight P. Morejohn, Daniel Hildebrand, Tom Saul
  • Intravascular Tissue Disruption
    Publication number: 20130138082
    Abstract: Medical systems and devices adapted to deliver a fluid agent to target tissue within a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Tom Saul, Eliot T. Kim, Ari Ryan
  • Steerable Delivery Sheaths
    Publication number: 20130116705
    Abstract: Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Jonah Lepak, Emma Leung, Tom Saul, Jean-Pierre Dueri, Brice Arnault De La Menardiere, Clayton Baldwin, Joseph Creagan Trautman
  • MEDICAL IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT TOOL
    Publication number: 20130013057
    Abstract: A medical implant deployment tool and deployment method are disclosed. One aspect of the invention provides an implant system including an implant adapted for endovascular delivery and deployment; and a deployment tool adapted to deploy the implant, with the deployment tool having an actuation controller; a plurality of actuation elements adapted to apply forces to one or more implant deployment mechanisms and each adapted to extend along an actuation element path within a patient's vasculature; and an actuation element compensation mechanism adapted to compensate for differences in length between the actuation element paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Ulrich R. Haug, Claudio Argento, Dwight Morejohn, Daniel Hildebrand, Tom Saul
  • Leaflet engagement elements and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 8343213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes an expandable anchor with leaflet engagement elements on the proximal end of the anchor and a replacement valve. The leaflet engagement elements can be used to prevent distal migration and insure proper positioning of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Sadra Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Brian D. Brandt, Robert A. Geshlider, Dwight P. Morejohn, Tom Saul
  • Methods and Apparatus for Endovascularly Replacing a Patient's Heart Valve
    Publication number: 20120330409
    Abstract: Methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve, the anchor having a braid, and expanding the braid to a deployed configuration against the patient's tissue. The braid may be fabricated from a single strand of wire and/or may comprise at least one turn feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ulrich R. Haug, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Tom Saul, Amr Salahieh, Dwight P. Morejohn
  • Steerable medical delivery devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 8323241
    Abstract: Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Shifamed Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Jonah Lepak, Emma Leung, Tom Saul, Jean-Pierre Dueri
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP VASCULAR ACCESS
    Publication number: 20120283545
    Abstract: Percutaneous endovascular delivery of cardiac prosthetic devices is described through deep vascular access. Specifically, minimally intrusive access is achieved at points in the vascular tree having a size not usually achievable with existing tools. Localizing guide wires having visualization markings enable controlled passage through the vascular system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Kuck, Amr Salahieh, Hans Valencia, Claudio Argento, Tom Saul
  • Steerable Delivery Sheaths
    Publication number: 20120277730
    Abstract: Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Amr SALAHIEH, Jonah LEPAK, Emma LEUNG, Tom SAUL, Jean-Pierre DUERI, Brice Arnault De La MENARDIERE, Clayton BALDWIN
  • Medical implant deployment tool
    Patent number: 8287584
    Abstract: A medical implant deployment tool and deployment method are disclosed. One aspect of the invention provides an implant system including an implant adapted for endovascular delivery and deployment; and a deployment tool adapted to deploy the implant, with the deployment tool having an actuation controller; a plurality of actuation elements adapted to apply forces to one or more implant deployment mechanisms and each adapted to extend along an actuation element path within a patient's vasculature; and an actuation element compensation mechanism adapted to compensate for differences in length between the actuation element paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Sadra Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Ulrich R. Haug, Claudio Argento, Dwight Morejohn, Daniel Hildebrand, Tom Saul
  • Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve
    Patent number: 8252052
    Abstract: Methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve, the anchor having a braid, and expanding the braid to a deployed configuration against the patient's tissue. The braid may be fabricated from a single strand of wire and/or may comprise at least one turn feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Sadra Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Ulrich R. Haug, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Tom Saul, Dwight P. Morejohn
  • Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve
    Patent number: 8246678
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sadra Medicl, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Ulrich R. Haug, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Tom Saul, Dwight P. Morejohn
  • TWO-PART PACKAGE FOR MEDICAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20120132547
    Abstract: The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Tom Saul, Robert Geshlider, Andrea Johnson, Dwight Morejohn, Daniel Hildebrand, Jean-Pierre Dueri
  • Intravascular Tissue Disruption
    Publication number: 20120116438
    Abstract: Disrupting tissue and devices and systems for disrupting tissue. The disclosure describes ways to deliver moieties to a target tissue, where the target tissue in general is not at the point of introduction, in such a way that minimal damage is produced in the tissue at the point of introduction. In some embodiments this is accomplished by jetting fluid at high velocity into the target tissue. The disclosure further describes novel agents deliverable in such systems for use in remodeling tissues. Some of these agents comprise a liquid while others do not. Additionally, although not specifically described in detail much of the disclosure may additionally be used in the delivery of therapeutic drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Amr SALAHIEH, Alan SCHAER, Jeff KROLIK, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI, Suresh PAI, Tom SAUL
  • Methods and Apparatus for Endovascularly Replacing a Patient's Heart Valve
    Publication number: 20120089224
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ulrich R. Haug, Hans F. Valencia, Robert A. Geshlider, Tom Saul, Amr Salahieh, Dwight P. Morejohn
  • Low Profile Electrode Assembly
    Publication number: 20120071870
    Abstract: A tissue electrode assembly includes a membrane configured to form an expandable, conformable body that is deployable in a patient. The assembly further includes a flexible circuit positioned on a surface of the membrane and comprising at least one base substrate layer, at least one insulating layer and at least one planar conducting layer. An electrically-conductive electrode covers at least a portion of the flexible circuit and a portion of the surface of the membrane not covered by the flexible circuit, wherein the electrically-conductive electrode is foldable upon itself with the membrane to a delivery conformation having a diameter suitable for minimally-invasive delivery of the assembly to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Amr SALAHIEH, Jonah LEPAK, Emma LEUNG, Brian D. BRANDT, John P. CLAUDE, Tom SAUL
  • Two-part package for medical implant
    Patent number: 8136659
    Abstract: The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sadra Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Tom Saul, Robert Geshlider, Andrea Johnson, Dwight Morejohn, Daniel Hildebrand, Jean-Pierre Dueri
  • LEAFLET ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120053683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for methods for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes an expandable anchor with leaflet engagement elements on the proximal end of the anchor and a replacement valve. The leaflet engagement elements can be used to prevent distal migration and insure proper positioning of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Brian D. Brandt, Robert A. Geshlider, Dwight P. Morejohn, Tom Saul
  • Methods and Apparatus for Endovascular Heart Valve Replacement Comprising Tissue Grasping Elements
    Publication number: 20120041550
    Abstract: A method for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve including the following steps: endovascularly delivering an anchor and a replacement valve supported within the anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve in a collapsed delivery configuration, the anchor having grasping elements adapted to grasp tissue in a vicinity of the heart valve; expanding the anchor, thereby rotating the grasping elements; and grasping the tissue with the rotating grasping elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand, Tom Saul