Patents by Inventor Cherry L. Knight

Cherry L. Knight 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).

  • Balloon expandable platform with retaining features for a collapsible valve
    Patent number: 9254191
    Abstract: Retainer structures (150) maintain stented valves (800) on the balloon (130) of a balloon catheter during delivery of the valve to an implantation node and subsequent expansion of the valve. The retainer structures define a raised edge relative to the outer surface of the balloon and limit movement of the valve longitudinally relative to the balloon. Deflation of the balloon following expansion of the valve stent releases the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Chalekian, Daniel J. Klima, Cherry L. Knight, Jane M. Korfe, Trevor C. Knight
  • BALLOON EXPANDABLE PLATFORM WITH RETAINING FEATURES FOR A COLLAPSIBLE VALVE
    Publication number: 20130218266
    Abstract: Retainer structures (150) maintain stented valves (800) on the balloon (130) of a balloon catheter during delivery of the valve to an implantation node and subsequent expansion of the valve. The retainer structures define a raised edge relative to the outer surface of the balloon and limit movement of the valve longitudinally relative to the balloon. Deflation of the balloon following expansion of the valve stent releases the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Chalekian, Daniel J. Klima, Cherry L. Knight, Jane M. Korfe, Trevor C. Knight