Marc A Simmon

7766812, Aug 3, 2010

Apr 14, 2006

11/404093

Richard Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - Edina MN, US
Cyril Schweich, Jr. - Maple Grove MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US

Edwards Lifesciences LLC - Irvine CA

A61M 1/10

600 16

The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber. Also described herein is a method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber by advancing an elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber.

20030181928, Sep 25, 2003

Apr 10, 2003

10/410279

Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Cyril Schweich - St. Paul MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US
Richard Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - North Plymouth MN, US

Myocor, Inc.

A61B017/08

606/151000

A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location. A splint assembly includes an expandable heart-engaging assembly formed partially from portions forming the elongate member of the splint assembly. A delivery tool includes a tubular member configured to be advanced through vasculature structure and has a curved distal end.

20040225304, Nov 11, 2004

Dec 12, 2003

10/735269

Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Cyril Schweich - St. Paul MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US
Richard Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - Plymouth MN, US

Myocor

A61B017/08

606/151000, 606/213000

A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location. A splint assembly includes an expandable heart-engaging assembly formed partially from portions forming the elongate member of the splint assembly. A delivery tool includes a tubular member configured to be advanced through vasculature structure and has a curved distal end.

20050075723, Apr 7, 2005

May 7, 2004

10/840511

Richard Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - Edina MN, US
Cyril Schweich - Maple Grove MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US

A61F002/24

623002100

The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber. Also described herein is a method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber by advancing an elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber.

20060173468, Aug 3, 2006

Jan 28, 2005

11/046392

Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Martin Steele - Otsego MN, US
Emily Daley - Brooklyn Center MN, US
Dennis Femrite - Andover MN, US

A61B 17/26

606113000

Devices for introducing and positioning urethral slings within female subjects are described herein. Also described are methods for using such devices, as well as articles of manufacture containing the devices.

20070055303, Mar 8, 2007

Oct 6, 2006

11/543892

Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Cyril Schweich - St. Paul MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US
Richard Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - Plymouth MN, US

A61B 17/08

606213000

A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location. A splint assembly includes an expandable heart-engaging assembly formed partially from portions forming the elongate member of the splint assembly. A delivery tool includes a tubular member configured to be advanced through vasculature structure and has a curved distal end.

20090270980, Oct 29, 2009

Jul 7, 2009

12/498956

Richard F. Schroeder - Fridley MN, US
Robert Vidlund - Maplewood MN, US
Jason Kalgreen - Edina MN, US
Cyril Schweich, JR. - Maple Grove MN, US
Todd Mortier - Minneapolis MN, US
Marc Simmon - Becker MN, US
Peter Keith - St. Paul MN, US

A61F 2/24
A61B 8/00

623 21, 600437

The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber. Also described herein is a method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber by advancing an elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber.

6616684, Sep 9, 2003

Oct 6, 2000

09/679550

Robert M. Vidlund - Maplewood MN
Marc A. Simmon - Becker MN
Todd J. Mortier - Minneapolis MN
Peter T. Keith - St. Paul MN
Richard F. Schroeder - Fridley MN
Jason Kalgreen - Plymouth MN

Myocor, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

A61B 1708

606213

A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.