Patents by Inventor Noam Miller
Noam Miller 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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Publication number: 20240081985Abstract: Various examples of prosthetic heart valves, delivery apparatus, and methods of using such are disclosed herein. The prosthetic heart valves comprise frames that are movable between a radially-compressed configuration and one or more radially-expanded configurations. The frames of the prosthetic heart valves include actuation members and locking mechanisms configured to secure the frame in one or more radially-expanded configurations. In some examples, the actuation members and locking members are integrally formed with the frame. The frames of the prosthetic heart valves can be coupled to one or more shafts of a delivery apparatus via a threaded connection or a non-threaded connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Noam Miller, Noam Nir, Michael Bukin
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Patent number: 11918466Abstract: A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a taper in a distal direction, a coupler, and a flap that radially protrudes from the tip. The flap can be configured to bend against a body lumen to cover at least a portion of the delivery system when the dilator is tracked through the body lumen. A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a lumen and a coupler having a lumen. The coupler can be configured to securely connect to the tip such that the lumen of the tip is aligned with the lumen of the coupler to allow a guide wire to pass therethrough. Methods for loading a medical device into a delivery catheter are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey, Noam Miller, Glenn Stante
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Publication number: 20230165680Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventor: Noam Miller
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Patent number: 11589987Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited CompanyInventor: Noam Miller
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Publication number: 20230024690Abstract: A delivery apparatus for implanting a prosthetic heart valve includes one or more shafts and a handle coupled to the one or more shafts. The handle comprises one or more knobs, one or more adjustment mechanisms, and/or one or more control mechanisms. The knobs are configured for actuating the one or more adjustment mechanisms and/or the one or more control mechanisms. The one or more adjustment mechanisms are configured for moving the shafts relative to each other and/or relative to the handle. The one or more control mechanisms are configured for limiting the direction of movement and/or force applied to the one or more shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Oren Cohen, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Denis Zhmakin, Ofir Witzman, Noam Miller, Eitan Atias
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Publication number: 20220401215Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device can include a frame that is radially expandable and compressible between a radially compressed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. The frame can have a first set of a plurality of struts extending in a first direction, and a second set of a plurality of struts extending in a second direction, and each strut of the first set of struts can be pivotably connected to at least one strut of the second set of struts. Each strut can be curved helically with respect to a first, longitudinal axis of the frame, and each strut can be curved with respect to a second axis that is perpendicular to the first, longitudinal axis of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Anatoly Dvorsky, Tamir S. Levi, Yair A. Neumann, Noa Axelrod Manela, Eitan Atias, Oren Cohen, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Ofir Witzman, Noam Miller, Boaz Manash, Danny M. Garmahi
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Publication number: 20220331132Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, assemblies and methods for monitoring radial expansion of a prosthetic valve during prosthetic valve implantation procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Oren Cohen, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Ofir Witzman, Eitan Atias, Noam Miller, Tomer Saar, Noa Axelrod Manela, Eran Goldberg, Tal Reich
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Patent number: 11446141Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device can include a frame that is radially expandable and compressible between a radially compressed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. The frame can have a first set of a plurality of struts extending in a first direction, and a second set of a plurality of struts extending in a second direction, and each strut of the first set of struts can be pivotably connected to at least one strut of the second set of struts. Each strut can be curved helically with respect to a first, longitudinal axis of the frame, and each strut can be curved with respect to a second axis that is perpendicular to the first, longitudinal axis of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Anatoly Dvorsky, Tamir S. Levi, Yair A. Neumann, Noa Axelrod Manela, Eitan Atias, Oren Cohen, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Ofir Witzman, Noam Miller, Boaz Manash, Danny M. Garmahi
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Publication number: 20220287838Abstract: A delivery apparatus for implanting a prosthetic valve includes a handle, a first shaft, a plurality of actuation shafts, and a control mechanism. The first shaft has one or more lumens extending from the first end portion to the second end portion. The actuation shafts each have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, and the actuation shafts extend through the one or more lumens of the first shaft. The control mechanism is coupled to the actuation shafts and to the handle. The control mechanism is configured such that the actuation shafts can move axially relative to each other in a first operational mode and such that the actuation shafts can be moved axially simultaneously in a second operational mode. Additionally or alternatively, the first shaft can include a plurality of helical lumens configured for receiving the actuation shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Oren Cohen, Tomer Saar, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Ofir Witzman, Eitan Atias, Noam Miller, Eran Goldberg, Yair A. Neumann
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Publication number: 20220280287Abstract: An assembly can comprise a prosthetic valve comprising a radially expandable and compressible frame and a rotatable screw connected to the frame, where the screw comprises a screw head having an annular bore with internal threads, and where the screw is rotatable to radially expand the frame. The assembly further comprises a delivery apparatus releasably coupled to the screw, the delivery apparatus comprising a first shaft and a first head disposed at an end of the first shaft, the first head comprising external threads configured to engage with the internal threads of the screw head, and a second shaft that is coaxial with and surrounds the first shaft, the second shaft comprising a second head disposed at an end of the second shaft. The second head is configured to releasably engage with an exterior surface of the screw head and rotate the screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: David Maimon, Boaz Manash, Eyal Leiba, Ziv Yohanan, Yair A. Neumann, Anatoly Dvorsky, Jonathan Bar-Or, Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Liron Tayeb, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Noam Miller, Tomer Saar
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Patent number: 11432925Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited CompanyInventor: Noam Miller
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Publication number: 20220257367Abstract: An implantable prosthetic valve can include a frame movable between a radially compressed and a radially expanded configuration. The frame can include a first strut having a first locking feature disposed on a radially facing inner surface of the strut and a second strut having a second locking feature disposed on a radially facing outer surface of the strut. The first and second locking features can engage each other so as to allow pivoting of the first and second struts relative to one another in a first direction upon radial expansion of the frame and resist pivoting of the first and second struts relative to one another in a second direction to resist radial compression of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Yair A. Neumann, Oren Cohen, Khen Perlmutter, Eitan Atias, Noam Miller, Eran Goldberg, Anatoly Dvorsky, Tamir S. Levi, Haim Yushtein, Danny M. Garmahi, Ziv Yohanan, Michael Bukin, Noam Nir, Elena Sherman, Gideon Sagi
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Publication number: 20220218478Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventor: Noam Miller
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Patent number: 11344408Abstract: An assembly can comprise a radially expandable and compressible annular frame, at least one linear actuator assembly coupled to the frame and at least one locking mechanism coupled to the frame. The linear actuator can be configured to apply a distally directed force and/or a proximally directed force to the frame to radially expand or compress the frame. The locking mechanism can comprise a first sleeve member connected to the frame at a first location, a second sleeve member having internal threads and being connected to the frame at a second location, and a first screw configured to engage the internal threads of the second sleeve member to retain the frame in a radially expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: David Maimon, Boaz Manash, Eyal Leiba, Ziv Yohanan, Yair A. Neumann, Anatoly Dvorsky, Jonathan Bar-Or, Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Liron Tayeb, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Noam Miller, Tomer Saar
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Publication number: 20220110742Abstract: Various mechanically expandable prosthetic heart valves, as well as deliver apparatus, delivery assemblies, and methods for implanting such prosthetic heart valves. In one example, a prosthetic heart valve includes a mechanically expandable frame, a valve structure, and an actuator. The frame includes a plurality of struts and is movable between a radially compressed state and a radially expanded state. The valve structure includes a plurality of leaflets. The actuator is coupled to the frame and comprises an actuation lumen, a locking member, and a locking element. The actuation lumen is circumferentially spaced and axially parallel to the locking member. The actuation lumen is configured for receiving an axially movable actuation shaft that can move the frame between the radially compressed state and the radially expanded state. The locking element is rotatably coupled to the locking member and is configured to lock the frame at a desired state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Tamir S. Levi, Michael Bukin, Noam Nir, Ziv Yohanan, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Eitan Atias, Noam Miller, Khen Perlmutter, Boaz Manash, Eyal Leiba, Eran Goldberg
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Publication number: 20210307904Abstract: Embodiments of a prosthetic valve delivery apparatus are disclosed. The delivery apparatus includes a first portion configured to maintain a fixed spatial relationship relative to a first end of the prosthetic valve and a second portion configured to maintain a fixed spatial relationship relative to a second end of the prosthetic valve during radial expansion of the prosthetic valve. The first portion includes one or more reference radiopaque markers and the second portion includes an indicator radiopaque marker. A position of the indicator radiopaque marker relative to the one or more reference radiopaque markers measures an axial distance between the first and second ends of the prosthetic valve indicative of a corresponding diameter of the prosthetic valve as it is radially expanded from a radially compressed state to a radially expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Yair A. Neumann, Noam Miller, Ziv Yohanan
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Publication number: 20210177594Abstract: A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a taper in a distal direction, a coupler, and a flap that radially protrudes from the tip. The flap can be configured to bend against a body lumen to cover at least a portion of the delivery system when the dilator is tracked through the body lumen. A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a lumen and a coupler having a lumen. The coupler can be configured to securely connect to the tip such that the lumen of the tip is aligned with the lumen of the coupler to allow a guide wire to pass therethrough. Methods for loading a medical device into a delivery catheter are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey, Noam Miller, Glenn Stante
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Patent number: 10925727Abstract: A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a taper in a distal direction, a coupler, and a flap that radially protrudes from the tip. The flap can be configured to bend against a body lumen to cover at least a portion of the delivery system when the dilator is tracked through the body lumen. A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a lumen and a coupler having a lumen. The coupler can be configured to securely connect to the tip such that the lumen of the tip is aligned with the lumen of the coupler to allow a guide wire to pass therethrough. Methods for loading a medical device into a delivery catheter are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey, Noam Miller, Glenn Stante
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Publication number: 20200390547Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device can include a frame that is radially expandable and compressible between a radially compressed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. The frame can have a first set of a plurality of struts extending in a first direction, and a second set of a plurality of struts extending in a second direction, and each strut of the first set of struts can be pivotably connected to at least one strut of the second set of struts. Each strut can be curved helically with respect to a first, longitudinal axis of the frame, and each strut can be curved with respect to a second axis that is perpendicular to the first, longitudinal axis of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Anatoly Dvorsky, Tamir S. Levi, Yair A. Neumann, Noa Axelrod Manela, Eitan Atias, Oren Cohen, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Ofir Witzman, Noam Miller, Boaz Manash, Danny M. Garmahi
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Publication number: 20200297482Abstract: An assembly can comprise a radially expandable and compressible annular frame, at least one linear actuator assembly coupled to the frame and at least one locking mechanism coupled to the frame. The linear actuator can be configured to apply a distally directed force and/or a proximally directed force to the frame to radially expand or compress the frame. The locking mechanism can comprise a first sleeve member connected to the frame at a first location, a second sleeve member having internal threads and being connected to the frame at a second location, and a first screw configured to engage the internal threads of the second sleeve member to retain the frame in a radially expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: David Maimon, Boaz Manash, Eyal Leiba, Ziv Yohanan, Yair A. Neumann, Anatoly Dvorsky, Jonathan Bar-Or, Oren Cohen, Ofir Witzman, Liron Tayeb, Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Noam Miller, Tomer Saar