Kimberly Ann Anderson

Address:

6640 Bush Clover Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156

VIN:

1GNFK13047J310458

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

TAHOE

Year:

2007

Address:

6819 Toledo Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55429

Phone:

763-566-5692

VIN:

1FAHP34NX7W181546

Make:

FORD

Model:

FOCUS

Year:

2007

Address:

7901 Aviano Pne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129

VIN:

3D7MX39C97G738841

Make:

DODGE

Model:

RAM PICKUP 3500

Year:

2007

US Patent:

D466213, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Nov 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/151465

Inventors:

Eva S. Snitkin - Minneapolis MN
Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
Johann J. Neisz - Coon Rapids MN
Johannes N. Gaston - Minnetonka MN
Douglas J. VanOrnum - Minnetonka MN

Assignee:

AMS Research Corporation - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24145, D24133, D24147

US Patent:

6589279, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Apr 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/561521

Inventors:

Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
Danney J. Langanki - Lino Lakes MN

Assignee:

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 206

US Classification:

623 213, 623 217

Abstract:

Tools can be used to assist with the implantation of heart valve prostheses, especially stentless aortic heart valve prostheses. In some embodiments, a heart valve prosthesis includes a plurality of flexible leaflets; a commissure support and a plurality of fasteners inserted into the inner surface of the commissure support and protruding from the outer surface of the commissure support. The fasteners comprise an elongated portion and a tip at an end of the elongated portion. In other embodiments, a heart valve prosthesis includes a plurality of flexible leaflets and a reinforcement secured to an inner surface of a valve commissure support. The reinforcement has an aperture. The heart valve prosthesis and fastener components can be placed into kits. The fasteners can be used to perform improved implantation procedures.

US Patent:

6602260, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Feb 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/776545

Inventors:

Boaz Harari - Haifa, IL
Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
Karny Jacoby - Seattle WA

Assignee:

AMS Research Corporation - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

A61B 1788

US Classification:

606104, 606232

Abstract:

A medical screwdriver for inserting a medical screw connected to a suture into a bone. The screwdriver includes a shaft adapted to hold a medical screw at its distal end, a motor adapted to rotate the shaft, and a suture-receiving channel leading from the distal end of the shaft to a point distanced from the distal end of the shaft by at least 50% of the length of the shaft.

US Patent:

6613085, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Sep 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/938654

Inventors:

Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
William R. Holmberg - St. Paul MN

Assignee:

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 224

US Classification:

623 211, 623 21, 606 1

Abstract:

A prosthetic heart valve rotator tool includes an operator actuated member and a rotator engageable with a prosthetic heart valve for selectively rotating the prosthetic heart valve. An elongated bendable member has a first end secured to the operator actuated member and a second end secured to the rotator. The elongated bendable member transfers torque between the operator actuated member and the rotator. A covering member covers at least a portion of the elongated bendable member.

US Patent:

6648921, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Oct 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/004185

Inventors:

Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
Johann J. Neisz - Coon Rapids MN
Steven W. Siegel - North Oaks MN

Assignee:

AMS Research Corporation - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

623 2364, 600 37

Abstract:

An implantable article is disclosed. The implantable article includes features for tightening or loosening the implantable article. In preferred embodiments, the adjustment may occur post or perioperatively.

US Patent:

6709457, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Nov 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/449308

Inventors:

John F. Otte - Mendota Heights MN
Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN

Assignee:

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 224

US Classification:

623 24

Abstract:

A prosthetic heart valve having an orifice is configured to allow blood flow through an orifice. A suture cuff extends around an outer circumference of an outer ring. The suture cuff is adapted for attachment to a native tissue annulus of a patient. A weld between the suture cuff and the ring is configured to attach the suture cuff to the ring.

US Patent:

6802807, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Jul 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/917445

Inventors:

Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN
Johann J. Neisz - Coon Rapids MN
Gary A. Rocheleau - Maple Grove MN
David R. Staskin - Boston MA

Assignee:

American Medical Systems, Inc. - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

A61F 200

US Classification:

600 29

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The invention is a repositionable handle for an arcuate needle configured to be minimally invasive. The invention is for use with a sling assembly that allows a sling to be controllably implanted in a therapeutically effective position. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced.

US Patent:

6911003, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Mar 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/377101

Inventors:

Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN, US
Brian P. Watschke - Eden Prairie MN, US
Georges Mellier - Lyons, FR
Johann J. Neisz - Coon Rapids MN, US

Assignee:

AMS Research Corporation - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

A61F002/02
A61F002/00

US Classification:

600 30, 600 37

Abstract:

Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described.