Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Including valve
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Including valve
Reexamination Certificate
active
10797449
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic valve for regulating fluid flow through a body vessel is provided. The valve includes an expandable support frame and a valve leaflet, and includes at least one opening that permits a controlled amount of retrograde flow through the valve when the valve is in a closed configuration.
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Bleyer Mark W.
Case Brian C.
Osborne Thomas A.
Paul Ram H.
Buchanan Intellectual Property Office LLC
Cook Incorporated
McDermott Corrine
Miller Cheryl
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