Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. has maintained a robust intellectual property
strategy since its founding. Patent coverage includes percutaneous mitral valve
annuloplasty device and delivery methods. Specific claims cover the current
design, in addition to early and alternative devices.
The device,
system, and methods of manufacture and use are covered by the following U.S.
and corresponding foreign patents. Additional and foreign patents are pending.
8,062,358
8,006,594
7,857,846
7,837,729
7,837,728
7,828,842
7,828,841
7,674,287
7,503,931
7,351,260
7,316,708
7,311,729
7,179,282
6,976,995
6,964,683
6,960,229
6,824,562
6,793,673