Patents by Inventor Tracee Eidenschink

Tracee Eidenschink 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).

  • Medical tool employing a warning mechanism notifying that a rotational limit has been reached
    Patent number: 10441783
    Abstract: A medical tool includes a rotation mechanism that further includes a warning feature. The warning feature provides an indication when the rotation mechanism has achieved a number of rotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Nee, Bradley Knippel, Daniel Coyle, Jennifer Heisel, Bernhard Arnar, Brett Hillukka, Tracee Eidenschink, Thomas B. Eby, Paul Paspa, Joseph Ramon Callol, Thomas Robert Luhrs, Carl Lance Boling
  • Apparatus and method for aortic protection and tavi planar alignment
    Patent number: 10441418
    Abstract: An assembly for guiding a medical apparatus within a patient includes an elongated shaft and a balloon affixed to the shaft and movable between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. A mesh material may be affixed to the shaft and movable between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The balloon may project away from the shaft when the balloon is in the expanded condition. The mesh material may project away from the shaft when the mesh material is in the expanded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracee Eidenschink
  • Medical tool employing a warning mechanism notifying that a rotational limit has been reached
    Patent number: 10426951
    Abstract: A medical tool includes a rotation mechanism that further includes a warning feature. The warning feature provides an indication when the rotation mechanism has achieved a number of rotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: PACESETTER, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Eby, Bradley Knippel, Daniel Coyle, Jennifer Heisel, Bernhard Arnar, Brett Hillukka, Tracee Eidenschink, Paul Paspa, Joseph Ramon Callol
  • Medical tool employing a warning mechanism notifying that a rotational limit has been reached
    Patent number: 10406354
    Abstract: A medical tool includes a rotation mechanism that further includes a warning feature. The warning feature provides an indication when the rotation mechanism has achieved a number of rotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PACESETTER, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Eby, Bradley Knippel, Daniel Coyle, Jennifer Heisel, Bernhard Arnar, Brett Hillukka, Tracee Eidenschink, Paul Paspa, Joseph Ramon Callof
  • INTRODUCER HUB ASSEMBLY HAVING CROSS-SLIT SEAL
    Publication number: 20190240452
    Abstract: An introducer hub assembly, such as an introducer hub assembly of a leadless cardiac pacemaker, including a hemostatic seal having a cross-slit configuration, is described. The hemostatic seal can be retained between a hub cap and an introducer hub. The hemostatic seal includes a first section having first slits intersecting along a longitudinal axis of the introducer hub, and a second section having second slits intersecting along the longitudinal axis. The first slits are angularly offset relative to the second slits to reduce a likelihood that fluid will leak directly through the seal. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Iverson, Daniel Goodman, Daniel Coyle, Scott Smith, Tracee Eidenschink, Jennifer Heisel
  • Aortic insufficiency valve percutaneous valve anchoring
    Patent number: 10363131
    Abstract: A method of implanting a stented device in a cardiovascular system of a mammalian subject includes guiding a delivery device that has an anchoring device connected to a distal end thereof within the cardiovascular system to a target location. The anchoring device has a body and a mooring feature extending from the body. The anchoring device is anchored at the target location by penetrating tissue at the target location with the mooring feature. The mooring feature is configured to anchor the body to the tissue when penetrated therein. The stented device is then guided through the cardiovascular system to the target location and deployed such that a stent of the stented device engages the anchoring device so as to restrict movement of the stented device within the cardiovascular system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Ryan Buesseler, Sounthara Khouengboua
  • Thermally-activated biocompatible foam occlusion device for self-expanding heart valves
    Patent number: 10314698
    Abstract: A structure for sealing a gap between a medical device and adjacent body tissue includes a ring-shaped body formed at least in part of a material that expands from a compressed condition to an expanded condition when heated to a transition temperature and that is adapted to conform to the body tissue in the expanded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedict Skemp, Edward E. Parsonage, Tracee Eidenschink, Aditee Kurane
  • Mitral valve treatment device having left atrial appendage closure
    Patent number: 10292711
    Abstract: A heart treatment device includes an annuloplasty ring for restoring function to a mitral valve, an occluder configured and arranged for implantation within a left atrial appendage and a connector interconnecting the annuloplasty ring and the occluder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Olson, Tracee Eidenschink
  • PERCUTANEOUS VALVE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190105158
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for percutaneous valve replacement and/or augmentation are provided. The apparatus includes a valve having a valve frame, a valve leaflet coupled to the valve frame, and a leaflet transition member coupled to the valve leaflet. The valve leaflet and leaflet transition member can transition from a first position where the valve leaflet and leaflet frame are at least partially outside a lumen of the valve frame to a second position where the valve leaflet and the leaflet transition member are within the lumen of the valve frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Joseph M. Thielen, William J. Drasler, Craig L. Kveen
  • Percutaneous valve, system and method
    Patent number: 10226344
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for percutaneous valve replacement and/or augmentation are provided. The apparatus includes a valve having a valve frame, a valve leaflet coupled to the valve frame, and a leaflet transition member coupled to the valve leaflet. The valve leaflet and leaflet transition member can transition from a first position where the valve leaflet and leaflet frame are at least partially outside a lumen of the valve frame to a second position where the valve leaflet and the leaflet transition member are within the lumen of the valve frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Joseph M. Thielen, William J. Drasler, Craig L. Kveen
  • Mitral Valve Replacement Toggle Cell Securement
    Publication number: 20180353291
    Abstract: A collapsible and expandable stent extends in an axial direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The stent may include a plurality of first cells, each first cell having an open space defined by a first plurality of struts. The stent may further include a second cell nested in the open space of one of the first cells, the second cell being defined by a second plurality of struts. The stent may additionally include first and second connecting struts connecting the second cell to the one first cell. The second cell may be configured to pivot about the first and second connecting struts with respect to the one first cell. The pivoting may create a clearance space between the second cell and an outer perimeter of the stent in which portions of a native valve structure may be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Benson, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Mitral valve replacement toggle cell securement
    Patent number: 10085834
    Abstract: A collapsible and expandable stent (320) extends in an axial direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The stent may include a plurality of first cells (324), each first cell having an open space defined by a first plurality of struts (322). The stent may further include a second cell (330) nested in the open space of one of the first cells, the second cell being defined by a second plurality of struts (330a-d). The stent may additionally include first and second connecting struts (332, 334) connecting the second cell to the one first cell. The second cell may be configured to pivot about the first and second connecting struts with respect to the one first cell. The pivoting may create a clearance space between the second cell and an outer perimeter of the stent in which portions of a native valve structure may be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Divsion, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Benson, Tracee Eidenschink
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR
    Publication number: 20180168686
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implanting an implantable cardiac monitor. An insertion system includes an implantable cardiac monitor (ICM). An insertion housing comprises a passage extending from a first end of the insertion housing to a second end of the insertion housing. The passage configured to receive the obturator and a receptacle in communication with the passage and an external environment. The receptacle configured to receive the ICM. An obturator is configured to move within the passage when the obturator is moved relative to the insertion housing. The obturator has a channel forming section at a distal end thereof and a motion limiter is provided on at least one of the shaft and the insertion housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Li Jin, Gene A. Bornzin, Zoltan Somogyi, Alex Soriano, Jake Singer, Tejpal Singh, Lisa Weinberg, Wenbo Hou, Julie Prillinger, Armando M. Cappa, Mtich Goodman, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Aortic great vessel protection
    Patent number: 9962252
    Abstract: A vessel protector system includes an outer sheath, an inner tube disposed within the outer sheath and moveable in a longitudinal direction relative to the outer sheath and at least one protector coupled to the inner tube, each of the at least one protector having a body formed from a filtering material and extending between a leading end and trailing end coupled to the inner tube, the body having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A snare is coupled to the leading end of the body at one end, and having a second end passing through the interior of the outer sheath, whereby the exertion of a pulling force on the second end of the snare contracts the at least one protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Matthew Charles Heidner
  • TRANSAPICAL INTRODUCER
    Publication number: 20180116796
    Abstract: A transapical introducer includes a housing near a proximal end of the introducer, a first valve in the housing, a proximal tube coupled to the housing, and a distal tube coupled to a distal end of the proximal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Wells, John Miser, Gregory R. Furnish, Tracee Eidenschink
  • SELF-ACTUATING SEALING PORTIONS FOR PARAVALVULAR LEAK PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20180104053
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve for replacing a native valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent having a proximal end and a distal end, and a valve assembly including a plurality of leaflets, the valve assembly being disposed within the stent. The heart valve further includes a first plurality of elongated legs coupled to the stent and transitionable from an extended configuration to a relaxed configuration. A first sealing portion connected to the first plurality of legs forms a sealing structure when the legs transition to the relaxed configuration to reduce perivalvular leakage between the implanted valve and surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Yousef F. Alkhatib, Tracee Eidenschink, Sounthara Khouengboua
  • TRANSAPICAL MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20180085218
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent having an outflow end and an inflow end, a plurality of commissure features attached to the stent, a plurality of anchoring features disposed on legs of the stent, the plurality of anchoring features being coupleable to a delivery device for repositioning, and a valve assembly disposed within the stent. The anchoring features may be configured to attach to heart tissue to help secure the prosthetic heart valve in an operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracee Eidenschink
  • SYNTHETIC TISSUE PHANTOM FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION
    Publication number: 20180075777
    Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic tissue phantoms, which mimic the properties of real human or animal tissue, and methods of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Iverson, Tracee Eidenschink, Theodore Paul Dale, David Broman
  • MEDICAL TOOL EMPLOYING A WARNING MECHANISM NOTIFYING THAT A ROTATIONAL LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED
    Publication number: 20180050195
    Abstract: A medical tool includes a rotation mechanism that further includes a warning feature. The warning feature provides an indication when the rotation mechanism has achieved a number of rotations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley Knippel, Daniel Coyle, Jennifer Heisel, Bernhard Arnar, Brett Hillukka, Tracee Eidenschink, Thomas B. Eby, Paul Paspa, Joseph Ramon Callol
  • MEDICAL TOOL EMPLOYING A WARNING MECHANISM NOTIFYING THAT A ROTATIONAL LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED
    Publication number: 20180050192
    Abstract: A medical tool includes a rotation mechanism that further includes a warning feature. The warning feature provides an indication when the rotation mechanism has achieved a number of rotations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Nee, Bradley Knippel, Daniel Coyle, Jennifer Heisel, Bernhard Arnar, Brett Hillukka, Tracee Eidenschink, Thomas B. Eby, Paul Paspa, Joseph Ramon Callol, Thomas Robert Luhrs, Carl Lance Boling