US3130418A
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Artificial heart valve and method for making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-25
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1980-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis R Head
- 👤 Loraine M Kessenich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2454; A61F2/2457; A61F2/2412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A OVEN ARTIFICIAL HEART VALVE ADAPTED TO BE USED BETWEEN AN AURICLE AND A VENTRICLE OF A HEART FOR PREVENTING FLOW OF BLOOD FROM THE VENTRICAL TO THE AURICLE, SAID VAVLE COMPRISING A SLEEVE PORTION, THE UPPER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE JUNCTURE BETWEEN THE AURICLE AND THE VENTRICLE, A FIRST EXTENSION PORTION ALONG A PART OF THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEVE PORTION, A SECOND EXTENSION PORTION ALONG ANOTHER PART OF THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE PROTION AND DIRECTLY OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST EXTENSION PORTION, A PLURALITY OF WARP THREADS EXTENDING FROM THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE SECTION AND FROM THE FREE EDGES OF SAID EXTENSION PORTIONS, HALF OF THE WARP THREADS FORMING THE SLEEVE PORTION BEING WOVEN TOGETHER TO FORM A FIRST PATCH PORTION IN SPACED RELATION TO THE SLEEVE PORTION, AND THE OTHER HALF OF THE WARP THREADS BEING WOVEN TOGETHER TO FORM A SECOND PATCH PORTION, SAID PATCH PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE SIDE WALLS OF THE VENTRICLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CONTROL THE CLOSING ACTION OF THE VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A OVEN ARTIFICIAL HEART VALVE ADAPTED TO BE USED BETWEEN AN AURICLE AND A VENTRICLE OF A HEART FOR PREVENTING FLOW OF BLOOD FROM THE VENTRICAL TO THE AURICLE, SAID VAVLE COMPRISING A SLEEVE PORTION, THE UPPER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE JUNCTURE BETWEEN THE AURICLE AND THE VENTRICLE, A FIRST EXTENSION PORTION ALONG A PART OF THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEVE PORTION, A SECOND EXTENSION PORTION ALONG ANOTHER PART OF THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE PROTION AND DIRECTLY OPPOSITE TO SAID FIRST EXTENSION PORTION, A PLURALITY OF WARP THREADS EXTENDING FROM THE LOWER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE SLEEVE SECTION AND FROM THE FREE EDGES OF SAID EXTENSION PORTIONS, HALF OF THE WARP THREADS FORMING THE SLEEVE PORTION BEING WOVEN TOGETHER TO FORM A FIRST PATCH PORTION IN SPACED RELATION TO THE SLEEVE PORTION, AND THE OTHER HALF OF THE WARP THREADS BEING WOVEN TOGETHER TO FORM A SECOND PATCH PORTION, SAID PATCH PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE SIDE WALLS OF THE VENTRICLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CONTROL THE CLOSING ACTION OF THE VALVE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |