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Self-adjusting attachment structure for a cardiac support device

US10806580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Mardil, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert G. Walsh · Lakeville, US
Aaron J. Hjelle · Andover, US
Paul Pignato · Stacy, US
Ann Margaret Thomas · Plymouth, US
Hani N. Sabbah · Waterford, US
Noreen Walen Thompson · Arden Hills, US
Holly J. Hermeling · Minnetonka, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 21, 2017
Grant date	Oct 20, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 25, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/2481
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cardiac support device includes a jacket and elastic attachment structure for self-securing the jacket to a heart. The attachment structures can include undulating metal and polymer elements, a silicone band and elastomeric filaments on a base end of the jacket.

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