Location History:
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US) (1978)
- Whitehouse, NJ (US) (1984 - 1987)
- East Boston, MA (US) (1988)
- Buffalo, NY (US) (2003)
- Lebanon, NJ (US) (2010)
- Chandler, AZ (US) (2021)
- Apple Valley, MN (US) (1986 - 2023)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 1978-2023
Joseph A Marino, an innovator based in Apple Valley, MN, has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices with a total of 23 patents to his name. One of his notable inventions is the "Uncoupled LAA device," which stands for left atrial appendage. This medical device is designed to treat issues related to the left atrial appendage in the heart.
The "Uncoupled LAA device" features a cap, a bulb, and a joint assembly. The cap is constructed as a three-layer mesh structure, with a retaining hub securing the layers together. The device includes a plurality of proximal wire loops extending from the base layer to a proximal post on the joint assembly. The bulb consists of distal wire loops that extend between a terminal post and a distal post on the joint assembly.
The joint assembly comprises two ball joints and a housing. Each ball joint is securely held in the housing through independent ball and socket relationships. Both ball joints and the posts define a longitudinal axis, while the housing has its own housing longitudinal axis. The unique ball and socket relationship allows the ball joint longitudinal axis to form an angle of between about 0 to about 35 degrees with the housing longitudinal axis in any direction.
Joseph A Marino is part of Cardia, Inc., a company at the forefront of medical device innovation. Cardia, Inc. specializes in developing groundbreaking solutions for cardiovascular health, with a focus on devices like the "Uncoupled LAA device." Marino's colleagues at Cardia, Inc. include Michael Patrick Corcoran and Michael P. Corcoran.
With his numerous patents and contributions to the medical device field, Joseph A Marino is a standout inventor in the industry. His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing healthcare and providing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.