Patents by Inventor Andrea McCarthy

Andrea McCarthy 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).

  • Heart valve annuloplasty prosthesis sewing cuffs and methods of making same
    Publication number: 20050256567
    Abstract: An annuloplasty prosthesis for a heart valve has a sewing cuff added to the conventional structure. The sewing cuff is preferably an extension of the fabric cover that is provided around the core of the prosthesis. The sewing cuff preferably extends radially outwardly from cross sections of the remainder of the prosthesis. Methods of making such a sewing cuff are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Jyue Lim, Andrea McCarthy