US5814098A
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Adjustable sizing apparatus
Assignee: St Jude Medical LLC
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Filing: 1996-06-03
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Granted: 1998-09-29
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Expires: 2016-06-03
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is a single apparatus that can be adjusted through a range of diameters to measure an anatomical tissue annulus. The apparatus includes an elongated support member having a proximal end and a distal end. An operator actuated movable member is joined to the proximal end of the elongated support member while an adjustable member is joined to the distal end of the elongated support member. The adjustable member has a reference axis and an outer curved surface selectively positionable in response to the operator actuated member. In particular, the outer curved surface can be selectively positioned between an inner position proximate the reference axis and an outer position spaced apart from the reference axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F. Hinnenkamp
- 👤 Mark A. Blazei
- 👤 Jonathan Kagan
- 👤 Brian M. Packard
- 👤 Ricci D. Smelser
- 👤 David M. Costello
- 👤 Angela L. Hillyard
- 👤 Tim T. Hidani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2496; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for sizing tissue annulus, the system comprising: an elongated support member having a proximal end, a distal end and a passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end; an operator actuated movable member joined to the proximal end of the elongated support member for providing fluid through the passageway to the distal end; an expandable member mounted to the distal end of the elongated support member and receiving the fluid, the expandable member having a reference axis and a substantially continuous outer curved surface disposed about the reference axis and selectively positionable in response to fluid provided by the operator actuated movable member between an inner position proximate the reference axis and an outer position spaced apart from the reference axis; and means for determining a dimension of the outer curved surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for sizing tissue annulus, the system comprising: an elongated support member having a proximal end, a distal end and a passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end; an operator actuated movable member joined to the proximal end of the elongated support member for providing fluid through the passageway to the distal end; an expandable member mounted to the distal end of the elongated support member and receiving the fluid, the expandable member having a reference axis and a substantially continuous outer curved surface disposed about the reference axis and selectively positionable in response to fluid provided by the operator actuated movable member between an inner position proximate the reference axis and an outer position spaced apart from the reference axis; and means for determining a dimension of the outer curved surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the means for determining comprises a plate with a plurality of openings of varying size for receiving the expandable member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a valve operably connected to the passageway for controlling fluid flow through the passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the valve controls fluid flow to the expandable member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the valve controls fluid flow from the expandable member to a vent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the operator actuated movable member comprises a housing having a chamber fluidly coupled to the passageway and a piston slidably disposed in the chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the means for determining includes determining a position of the piston in the chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the operator actuated movable member comprises a compressible bulb.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 8 wherein the elongated support member comprises a flexible tube fluidly coupling the compressible bulb to the expandable member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 9 wherein the elongated support member includes a flexible support shaft.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
113 words
A system for sizing tissue annulus, the system comprising: an elongated support member having a proximal end and a distal end; an operator actuated movable member joined to the proximal end of the elongated support member; an adjustable member mounted to the distal end of the elongated support member, the adjustable member having a reference axis and a substantially continuous outer curved surface disposed about the reference axis and selectively positionable in response to the operator actuated movable member between an inner position proximate the reference axis and an outer position spaced apart from the reference axis; and a plate with a plurality of openings of varying size for receiving the adjustable member.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
113 words
A system for sizing tissue annulus, the system comprising: an elongated support member having a proximal end and a distal end; an operator actuated movable member joined to the proximal end of the elongated support member; an adjustable member mounted to the distal end of the elongated support member, the adjustable member having a reference axis and a substantially continuous outer curved surface disposed about the reference axis and selectively positionable in response to the operator actuated movable member between an inner position proximate the reference axis and an outer position spaced apart from the reference axis; and a plate with a plurality of openings of varying size for receiving the adjustable member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the adjustable member comprises an expandable member, and wherein the elongated support member includes a passageway, and wherein the operator actuated movable member comprises means for providing fluid through the passageway to the expandable member.
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