18744251. ANTI-THROMBUS PROSTHETIC VALVES simplified abstract (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)
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ANTI-THROMBUS PROSTHETIC VALVES
Organization Name
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Kyle W. Colavito of Flagstaff AZ (US)
Edwin W. Field of Flagstaff AZ (US)
Colin B. Heffner (formerly Burns-heffner) of Flagstaff AZ (US)
ANTI-THROMBUS PROSTHETIC VALVES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18744251 titled 'ANTI-THROMBUS PROSTHETIC VALVES
The abstract describes a valved conduit with a slit covering a segment of the conduit, and a leaflet attached to the exterior surface of the conduit passing through the slit into the lumen.
- Conduit with a first slit covering a circumferential segment
- Leaflet with a base portion attached to the exterior surface of the conduit
- Leaflet's edge portion passing through the slit into the lumen
Potential Applications: - Medical devices - Fluid control systems
Problems Solved: - Improved fluid control - Enhanced valve functionality
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in fluid control - Better valve performance
Commercial Applications: Valved conduits can be used in medical devices such as catheters or in industrial fluid control systems, potentially leading to improved performance and reliability in various applications.
Questions about Valved Conduits: 1. How does the leaflet design contribute to the functionality of the valved conduit? 2. What are the potential challenges in manufacturing valved conduits for commercial use?
Original Abstract Submitted
A valved conduit includes a conduit having and an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a lumen, the conduit having formed therein a first slit covering a circumferential segment of the conduit, and a first leaflet including a first base portion attached to the exterior surface of the conduit and a first edge portion passing through the first slit and disposed at least partially within the lumen of the conduit.
