Patents by Inventor Victor Poirier

Victor Poirier 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).

  • Publication number: 20240408374
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 12083330
    Abstract: Blood pump systems configured for weaning a patient the blood pump system are described. A blood pump system includes an inflow conduit, an outflow conduit, an outflow conduit pressure sensor, and a controller. The controller controls operation of the blood pump over a first period to provide a first level of support. Subsequent to the first period, the controller controls operation of the blood pump over a second period to provide a second level of support that is less than the first level of support. The controller monitors the outflow conduit pressure during the second period of time. In response detecting a decrease in the pressure of blood within the outflow conduit, the controller controls operation of the blood pump over a third period of time to provide a third level of circulatory support that is greater than the second level of circulatory support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20230355953
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 11648386
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20190314563
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 10376622
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20190001035
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 10046098
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20170258974
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 9687596
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: TCI LLC
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 8715151
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20140012067
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 8562507
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20130267764
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 8449444
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Patent number: 8425398
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20100222878
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20100222632
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20100222634
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Victor Poirier
  • Publication number: 20100222635
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to blood pump systems are described. These can be used in patients to, for example, monitor arterial pressure, measure blood flow, maintain left ventricular pressure within a particular range, avoid left ventricular collapse, prevent fusion of the aortic valve in a subject having a blood pump, and provide a means to wean a patient from a blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Victor Poirier