Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Flexible leaflet
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-09
2008-09-09
Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Flexible leaflet
Reexamination Certificate
active
11078673
ABSTRACT:
A trileaflet biological prosthetic heart valve (11, 41) comprising a thin, rigid annular outer frame (25, 43) which supports three elastic, laminated spring inner frames (18, 57) which in turn provide consistent geometric form and structure for attachment of tissue leaflets (15, 71).
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Japanese Patent Office, Office Action and English translation for corresponding Japanese Application No. 2003-563438, Jan. 22, 2008, 4 pages.
Arbor Surgical Technologies, Inc.
English William A.
Gherbi Suzette J
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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