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Implantable heart assist device and method of implanting same
Assignee: LLOYD & ASSOCIATES AN IL GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1984-07-02
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Granted: 1986-04-22
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Expires: 2004-07-02
Abstract
Abstract The implantable heart assist device includes an elongated assembly extending transversely between the ribs of a person from the rib cage to the aorta of the heart to be assisted. The elongated assembly includes an aorta compressing device at the front end thereof for engaging the aorta externally thereof. A mounting device at the rear end of the elongated assembly supports the device from the ribs of the person, and a motive device actuates and deactivates the compressing means alternatingly to help pump blood through the aorta. To implant the heart assist device, a small incision is made at an area between the ribs, and the heart assist device is inserted through the incisional opening between the ribs. The mounting device is then affixed to the rib cage, and the motive device is then activated to cause the aorta compressing device to compress and release the aorta repeatedly.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard L. Kleinke
- 👤 Maynard L. Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 16:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M60/00; A61M60/80; A61M60/855; A61M60/89; A61M60/892; A61M60/10; A61M60/122; A61M60/126; A61M60/148; A61M60/161; A61M60/20; A61M60/289; A61M60/40; A61M60/465; A61M60/47; A61M60/50; A61M60/585; A61M60/839; A61M60/861; A61M60/247; A61M60/253; A61M60/268; A61M60/274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An implantable device for assisting the functioning of the heart of a person, comprising: an elongated assembly for extending transversely between the ribs of the person from the ribs to the aorta of the heart to be assisted, said assembly including means for engaging externally and compressing the aorta at the front end thereof; motive means for actuating and de-activating said compressing means cyclically to help pump blood through the aorta; and housing means for said elongated assembly said housing including mounting means for supporting said device from the ribs of the person, said housing having a distal end portion for projection outside of the rib cage for permitting access to the interior of said assembly while in place within the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An implantable device for assisting the functioning of the heart of a person, comprising: an elongated assembly for extending transversely between the ribs of the person from the ribs to the aorta of the heart to be assisted, said assembly including means for engaging externally and compressing the aorta at the front end thereof; motive means for actuating and de-activating said compressing means cyclically to help pump blood through the aorta; and housing means for said elongated assembly said housing including mounting means for supporting said device from the ribs of the person, said housing having a distal end portion for projection outside of the rib cage for permitting access to the interior of said assembly while in place within the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An implantable device according to claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises: fastening means for fastening said device to an outer surface of the ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An implantable device according to claim 2, wherein said mounting means includes a pair of spaced-apart plates adapted to extend between the ribs and to be fastened thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An implantable device according to claim 1, wherein said assembly includes a housing for confining said motive means, and said housing is disposed rearwardly of said mounting means for positioning it outwardly of the ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An implantable device according to claim 4, wherein said motive means includes electrical pulse producing means for controlling the repetitions of said compressing means, and a source of electrical energy activates said pulse producing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
An implantable device according to claim 5, wherein said aorta compressing means includes a pair of first and second spaced-apart gripping means for receiving a portion of the aorta therebetween, and said motive means causes relative movement of said gripping means toward and away from one another to compress and release repeatedly the portion of the aorta disposed therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
An implantable device according to claim 5, wherein said aorta compressing means includes a pair of first and second elongated arms pivotally attached together, and said first and second members having respective first and second oppositely-disposed, spaced apart aorta gripping means at the front end portions thereof for receiving a portion of the aorta therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
An implantable device according to claim 7, wherein said motive means includes means for moving the rear end portions of said elongated arms toward and away from one another to cause relative movement of said first and second aorta engaging devices toward and away from one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An implantable device according to claim 7, wherein one of said rear end portions is secured to the ribs of the person.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An implantable device according to claim 7, wherein said motive means includes a piston cylinder assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
An implantable device according to claim 7, wherein said aorta compressing means includes hook-shaped means for partially encircling the aorta, and plunger means for squeezing the aorta between said plunger means and said hook-shaped means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
An implantable device according to claim 11, wherein said elongated assembly includes tubular telescoping members, and said motive means is disposed within said members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An implantable device according to claim 12, wherein said motive means includes a piston cylinder assembly for activating said plunger means.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
68 words
A method with reduced surgical trauma of implanting in a patient a heart assist device having an aorta compressing means, comprising: making an incision in the patient between adjacent ribs of the rib cage of the patient opposite a portion of the aorta; inserting the device into the incisional opening between the ribs until the aorta compressing means engages the aorta; and attaching the device to the ribs.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
68 words
A method with reduced surgical trauma of implanting in a patient a heart assist device having an aorta compressing means, comprising: making an incision in the patient between adjacent ribs of the rib cage of the patient opposite a portion of the aorta; inserting the device into the incisional opening between the ribs until the aorta compressing means engages the aorta; and attaching the device to the ribs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 14, wherein the device is elongated in shape and has motive means outside of the rib cage, and closing said incisional opening to cover over said motive means with skin of the patient.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 14, further including resecting a portion of at least one of said ribs to help form the opening.
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