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Valved conduit

US10507101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

175Claims

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Assignee

W.L. Gore & Associates GmbH · DE

Inventors

Joseph R. Armstrong · Flagstaff, US
Nathan L. Bennett · Flagstaff, US
Kyle W. Colavito · Flagstaff, US
Edwin W. Field · Flagstaff, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2015
Grant date	Dec 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.

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