Planar zone in prosthetic heart valve leaflet

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9398952
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13841334

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Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having leaflets of a particular shape that improves bending character without requiring a long length valve. In accordance with an embodiment, a prosthetic valve comprises a leaflet frame, a plurality of leaflets coupled to the leaflet frame, where each leaflet has a free edge and a base. Each leaflet has a planar zone in a central portion, wherein the planar zone is substantially planar. The planar zone defines a shape having an area, wherein the area is larger nearer the base than the free edge.

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  • W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruchman, William C Camp Verde, US 60 3099
Hartman, Cody L Flagstaff, US 96 3139

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