Circulatory valve, system and method
US8828079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for use in a vascular system. The apparatus include a circulatory valve having a valve frame in which frame members define frame cells. Frame cells include joints in opposing relationship, where the joints transition from a first stable equilibrium state through an unstable equilibrium state to a second stable equilibrium state as the joints are drawn towards each other.
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