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Urological device

US9498314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2014
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/2433
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A urological device comprises a urological valve having a plurality of valve leaflets with a region of co-aption between the valve leaflets. The valve has a normally closed configuration in which the valve leaflets are engaged at the region of co-aption and an open configuration in which the leaflets are separated at the co-aption region for fluid flow through the valve. The valve is automatically movable from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to applied urological pressure.

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