This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: 4Tech Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: John Mullins - Innovator in Tissue Anchoring Technology
John Mullins is an inventor based in County Galway, Ireland. He is known for his work in the field of medical devices, particularly in the development of tissue anchoring technologies. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his innovative ideas have the potential to impact the medical industry significantly.
Latest Patent Applications
One of John Mullins' notable patent applications is for "Off-Center Tissue Anchors." This invention includes a tissue anchor that comprises a shaft, a tissue-coupling element, and a flexible elongate tension member. The tissue-coupling element features a wire shaped as an open loop with multiple turns when the tissue anchor is unconstrained. The tension member consists of a distal portion fixed to a site on the open loop, a proximal portion with a longitudinal segment running alongside the shaft, and a crossing portion that crosses at least a portion of the open loop when the tissue anchor is unconstrained. This design allows for relative axial motion between the shaft and the longitudinal segment of the tension member when the tissue anchor is unconstrained.
Conclusion
John Mullins is an inventive mind in the medical device sector, focusing on tissue anchoring solutions. His work, particularly the Off-Center Tissue Anchors application, showcases his commitment to advancing medical technology.