Heart valve with arcuate occluder
US4057857A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7903
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A convexo-concave, saucer-like heart valve vane is floatingly supported in a valve ring between a vane closing support rod, which engages the edge of a concentric recess on the arcuate convex side of the vane, and a vane closing support rod which engages the arcuate concave side of the vane. In its open position, the limiting portion of the convex distal surface of the vane is nearly aligned with the blood stream to maximize the blood flow through the portion of the valve defined by said portion and the adjacent portion of the ring.
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