Heart valve holder
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jan 8, 1980
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Jun 12, 1978
filing date -
Jun 12, 1978
priority date (Note) -
Expired
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
This invention provides a holder which retains a natural tissue heart valve assembly during storage and transportation prior to implantation of the valve. The device includes an annular member circumscribing the heart valve assembly above the sewing ring thereof, and resilient arms which extend outwardly of the annular member and are connectable remote from the heart valve assembly. The device further includes resilient elements inclined outwardly for engaging the wall of a container receiving the heart valve holder and also may include a base member for supporting the base of the heart valve assembly and means releasably connecting said base member to said annular member so that the same are in spaced relationship.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully