Patents by Inventor Franco Vallana
Franco Vallana has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11141509Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for loading a powder substance (10) into recesses (200) provided at a stent (S) surface, the method comprises: applying compression (100) to the powder substance (10) to thereby form tablets insertable into said recesses (200), inserting the tablets into the recesses (200) of the stent (S).Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CID S.P.A.Inventors: Ilaria Zambaldi, Franco Vallana, Matteo Antoniotti, Andrea Grignani
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Publication number: 20190125940Abstract: In an embodiment, a stent (S) implantable in a vessel of a patient, comprises recesses (200) loaded with an active principle with anti-inflammatory activity (10) and an active principle with anti-proliferative activity (20). The active principle with anti-inflammatory activity (10) and the active principle with anti-proliferative activity (20) have respective formulations, whereby the active principle with anti-inflammatory activity (10)and the active principle with anti-proliferative activity (20) have respective release kinetics as a function of said formulations, with the release of the active principle with anti-inflammatory activity (10) being faster than the release of the active principle with anti-proliferative activity (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Ilaria Zambaldi, Franco Vallana, Matteo Antoniotti, Andrea Grignani
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Publication number: 20190117852Abstract: A stent for the controlled release of at least two active principles having anti-proliferative activity and anti-inflammatory activity, respectively, with different release kinetic profiles from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Ilaria Zambaldi, Franco Vallana, Matteo Antoniotti, Andrea Grignani
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Publication number: 20190091378Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for loading a powder substance (10) into recesses (200) provided at a stent (S) surface, the method comprises: applying compression (100) to the powder substance (10) to thereby form tablets insertable into said recesses (200), inserting the tablets into the recesses (200) of the stent (S).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Ilaria Zambaldi, Franco Vallana, Matteo Antoniotti, Andrea Grignani
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Publication number: 20150297870Abstract: A percutaneously-insertable catheter (10) for administering an active agent to a body site, the catheter comprising: a distal portion (22) expandable from a contracted condition of introduction to a deployed administering condition, to stabilize the distal end (2) of the catheter (10) at the body site of administration, and—a flexible tubular element (16) coupled to said distal end (2) of the catheter (10) for receiving the active agent and administering it to the body. The flexible element (16) comprises an outer tubular element (161) and an inner tubular element (167) inserted into the outer tubular element (161), with one (161) of the outer tubular element (161) and the inner tubular element (167) provided with notches (163) which enable its spinal column-like curvature towards the body site of administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Francesco Minoletti, Dong Ik Shin, Franco Vallana
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Patent number: 8808367Abstract: A device for implanting an expandable heart valve prosthesis at a valve annulus in a patient's heart includes an implantation device configured to extend from a first opening in the patient's body, through the patient's aorta, through a valve annulus, through an opening in a ventricle, and to exit through the patient's thoracic region. The device further includes a port having a hemostasis valve for providing access through the patient's thoracic region and into the ventricle and at least two interchangeable modules configured for delivery using the implantation device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignees: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Rakesh Mark Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Rolando, Giovanni Righini, Brent Russell Phillips, Eric Manasse
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Patent number: 8486137Abstract: A system for implanting a heart valve prosthesis in a patient's heart includes a balloon expandable, tissue, stented heart valve, and an apical valve delivery device for delivering the stented heart valve to a target site in the patient's heart. The delivery device includes an inflation balloon module for expanding the stented heart valve prosthesis, markers on the delivery device to assist in location of the delivery device at an appropriate location, and a streamlined cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Rakesh M. Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Rolando, Giovanni Righini, Brent R. Phillips, Eric Manasse
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Patent number: 8475521Abstract: A system for implanting a heart valve prosthesis in a patient's heart includes a balloon expandable, tissue, stented heart valve and a transfemoral valve delivery device for delivering the stented heart valve to a target site in the patient's heart. The delivery device includes an inflation balloon module for expanding the stented heart valve prosthesis, markers on to assist in location of the delivery device at an appropriate location; and a streamlined cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignees: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Rakesh M. Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Rolando, Giovanni Righini, Brent R. Phillips, Eric Manasse
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Patent number: 8439965Abstract: An angioplasty stent comprises a body comprising a plurality of successive segments connected in pairs by bridge means so that the successive segments can be oriented relative to one another for the purposes of bending of the body in any direction defined by a linear combination of respective orientation axes defined by the bridge connection means. During the radial expansion of the stent, the axial contraction of the segments resulting from the opening-out of the respective loops is compensated by axial projection of the bridge elements from the respective concave portions. The wall of the body comprises arms for supporting a lumen as well as regions which are selectively deformable during the expansion of the stent, the arms and the selectively deformable regions having different cross-sections and/or cross-sectional areas. At least one portion of the body may have a substantially reticular structure, the branches of which define geometrical figures identifiable as fractals.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: CID S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Franco Vallana, Osvaldo Cerise
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Publication number: 20110213457Abstract: An angioplasty stent comprises a body comprising a plurality of successive segments connected in pairs by bridge means so that the successive segments can be oriented relative to one another for the purposes of bending of the body in any direction defined by a linear combination of respective orientation axes defined by the bridge connection means. During the radial expansion of the stent, the axial contraction of the segments resulting from the opening-out of the respective loops is compensated by axial projection of the bridge elements from the respective concave portions. The wall of the body comprises arms for supporting a lumen as well as regions which are selectively deformable during the expansion of the stent, the arms and the selectively deformable regions having different cross-sections and/or cross-sectional areas. At least one portion of the body may have a substantially reticular structure, the branches of which define geometrical figures identifiable as fractals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: SORIN BIOMEDICA CARDIO S.R.L.Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Franco Vallana, Osvaldo Cerise
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Patent number: 7946019Abstract: A stent has surface sculpturing, preferably on its outer surface only, having, for example, microspheres, having the function of increasing the actual geometric surface area of the stent, of creating undercuts and roughness to encourage the application of coatings of active or activatable agents, as well as of improving the attachment of the stent to the blood vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.R.L.Inventors: Maria Curcio, Giovanni Rolando, Franco Vallana
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Publication number: 20110066228Abstract: A carrier for delivering at least one active principle at an intraluminal site. The carrier includes a carrier body, such as a stent. The carrier body is provided with one or more reservoirs. The reservoirs contain nanoparticles which convey at least one active principle. The nanoparticles also comprise a substance having characteristics of preferential affinity attraction to a desired region at the intraluminal site. The nanoparticles can migrate toward the preferred region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: SORIN BIOMEDICA CARDIO S.R.L.Inventors: Franco Vallana, Maria Curcio, Maria Cristina Cassullo, Andrea Grignani, Andrea Bottelli
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Publication number: 20100216376Abstract: A stent has surface sculpturing, preferably on its outer surface only, having, for example, microspheres, having the function of increasing the actual geometric surface area of the stent, of creating undercuts and roughness to encourage the application of coatings of active or activatable agents, as well as of improving the attachment of the stent to the blood vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SORIN BIOMEDICA CARDIO S.R.L.Inventors: Maria Curcio, Giovanni Rolando, Franco Vallana
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Patent number: 7739781Abstract: A stent has surface sculpturing, preferably on its outer surface only, having, for example, microspheres, having the function of increasing the actual geometric surface area of the stent, of creating undercuts and roughness to encourage the application of coatings of active or activatable agents, as well as of improving the attachment of the stent to the blood vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.R.LInventors: Maria Curcio, Giovanni Rolando, Franco Vallana
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Publication number: 20100076376Abstract: A tool for facilitating access to the inside of a vessel and/or surgery on a vessel or an organ connected to the vessel. The vessel has a proximal end and a distal end, while the tool has a substantially cylindrical band and an arm. The band has a deployed configuration capable of opening the proximal portion of the vessel. The arm is connected to the band and has a deployed configuration capable of at least partially flattening the distal end of the vessel to improve the view inside the vessel. When deployed in a vessel, the tool holds the vessel in an open configuration and provides the physician with a surgical operating field, and the ability to pass a prosthesis through said tool and in a desired location within an organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S. r. l.Inventors: Eric Manasse, Franco vallana
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Publication number: 20100004736Abstract: An angioplasty stent comprises a body comprising a plurality of successive segments connected in pairs by bridge means so that the successive segments can be oriented relative to one another for the purposes of bending of the body in any direction defined by a linear combination of respective orientation axes defined by the bridge connection means. During the radial expansion of the stent, the axial contraction of the segments resulting from the opening-out of the respective loops is compensated by axial projection of the bridge elements from the respective concave portions. The wall of the body comprises arms for supporting a lumen as well as regions which are selectively deformable during the expansion of the stent, the arms and the selectively deformable regions having different cross-sections and/or cross-sectional areas. At least one portion of the body may have a substantially reticular structure, the branches of which define geometrical figures identifiable as fractals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: SORIN BIOMEDICA CARDIO S.R.L.Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Franco Vallana, Osvaldo Cerise
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Patent number: 7607208Abstract: A stent has surface sculpturing, preferably on its outer surface only, having, for example, microspheres, having the function of increasing the actual geometric surface area of the stent, of creating undercuts and roughness to encourage the application of coatings of active or activatable agents, as well as of improving the attachment of the stent to the blood vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Maria Curcio, Giovanni Rolando, Franco Vallana
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Publication number: 20090069890Abstract: A system for implanting a heart valve prosthesis in a patient's heart includes a balloon expandable, tissue, stented heart valve and a transfemoral valve delivery device for delivering the stented heart valve to a target site in the patient's heart. The delivery device includes an inflation balloon module for expanding the stented heart valve prosthesis, markers on to assist in location of the delivery device at an appropriate location; and a streamlined cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Rakesh M. Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Roloando, Giovanni Righini, Brent R. Phillips, Eric Manasse
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Publication number: 20090069889Abstract: A system for implanting a heart valve prosthesis in a patient's heart includes a balloon expandable, tissue, stented heart valve, and an apical valve delivery device for delivering the stented heart valve to a target site in the patient's heart. The delivery device includes an inflation balloon module for expanding the stented heart valve prosthesis, markers on the delivery device to assist in location of the delivery device at an appropriate location, and a streamlined cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Rakesh M. Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Rolando, Giovanni Righini, Brent R. Phillips, Erice Manasse
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Publication number: 20090069886Abstract: A device for implanting an expandable heart valve prosthesis at a valve annulus in a patient's heart includes an implantation device configured to extend from a first opening in the patient's body, through the patient's aorta, through a valve annulus, through an opening in a ventricle, and to exit through the patient's thoracic region. The device further includes a port having a hemostasis valve for providing access through the patient's thoracic region and into the ventricle and at least two interchangeable modules configured for delivery using the implantation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Rakesh M. Suri, Franco Vallana, Giovanni Roloando, Giovanni Righini, Brent R. Phillips