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Bioprosthetic valve stent
Assignee: Pacific Biomedical Holdings Ltd
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Filing: 1987-07-31
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Granted: 1989-07-25
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Expires: 2007-07-31
Abstract
Abstract The stent structure of the present invention would utilize an annular base ring defining an inflow orifice, with at least two circumferentially-spaced posts molded into the annular base ring at one end, and at their upper ends, molded into an upper ring comprising at least bi-segmented parabolic shaped scallops. The posts, which are constructed of spring steel molded in place, would provide the flextral capability necessary to allow relative movement between the scallops of the upper ring and the annular base. The parabolic-shaped segments taken together form a right cylinder of the inside diameter of the valve. The parabolic shape of the scallops reduce stress on the valve cusps.
Inventors
- 👤 Brij M. Gupta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2412; A61F2/2418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A tissue heart valve stent for supporting a valve body and mountable on the tissue surrounding the valve annulus, comprising: a. a base ring, consisting essentially of a polymer material, and having an inflow orifice substantially the shape of a heart valve; b. an upper tri-segmented parabolic-scalloped ring consisting essentially of a polymer material providing three equally spaced apart valve segments; and c. three post members consisting essentially of metallic alloy extending between the annular base ring and supporting and connected to the upper most portion of each of the scalloped rings having elastic properties different from those of either essentially polymeric component so that they allow for relative movement beween the scalloped rings and the annular base ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A tissue heart valve stent for supporting a valve body and mountable on the tissue surrounding the valve annulus, comprising: a. a base ring, consisting essentially of a polymer material, and having an inflow orifice substantially the shape of a heart valve; b. an upper tri-segmented parabolic-scalloped ring consisting essentially of a polymer material providing three equally spaced apart valve segments; and c. three post members consisting essentially of metallic alloy extending between the annular base ring and supporting and connected to the upper most portion of each of the scalloped rings having elastic properties different from those of either essentially polymeric component so that they allow for relative movement beween the scalloped rings and the annular base ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein said valve stent further comprises means for attaching the frame assembly to heart tissue surrounding the valve annulus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein the parabolic shaped scalloping rings further define a one-third portion of the base between the center line of the post members to form a right cylinder of the inside diameter of the valve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein the post members are injection molded into the base ring and into the upper ring member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein there is further provided a tricuspid valve body constructed over the frame for operation of the valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein the metallic alloy of the post members further comprises spring steel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The valve stent in claim 1, wherein the post members are injection molded to the upper most portion of each of the scalloped rings.
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