Patents by Inventor Eli Ben Hamou
Eli Ben Hamou 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: 20220117732Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided including a mitral valve prosthesis. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having downstream and upstream sections, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section. The inner support structure is configured to be positioned on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to prevent the prosthesis from being dislodged into the left ventricle. A prosthetic valve having prosthetic valve leaflets is coupled to the inner support structure. An outer support structure has engagement arms, downstream ends of the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured such that, upon implantation thereof: downstream ends of the native valve leaflets, downstream ends of the engagement arms, and downstream ends of the prosthetic leaflets, are disposed at a longitudinal distance from one another of less than 3 mm. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Publication number: 20210161658Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve capable of being delivered via a transfemoral route a described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Yossi Tuval, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben Hamou
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Patent number: 10856970Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve capable of being delivered via a transfemoral route as described.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: MEDTRONIC VENTOR TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Yossi Tuval, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben Hamou
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Publication number: 20200030092Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided including a mitral valve prosthesis. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having downstream and upstream sections, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section. The inner support structure is configured to be positioned on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to prevent the prosthesis from being dislodged into the left ventricle. A prosthetic valve having prosthetic valve leaflets is coupled to the inner support structure. An outer support structure has engagement arms, downstream ends of the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured such that, upon implantation thereof: downstream ends of the native valve leaflets, downstream ends of the engagement arms, and downstream ends of the prosthetic leaflets, are disposed at a longitudinal distance from one another of less than 3 mm. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Patent number: 10433956Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided including a mitral valve prosthesis. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having downstream and upstream sections, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section. The inner support structure is configured to be positioned on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to prevent the prosthesis from being dislodged into the left ventricle. A prosthetic valve having prosthetic valve leaflets is coupled to the inner support structure. An outer support structure has engagement arms, downstream ends of the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured such that, upon implantation thereof: downstream ends of the native valve leaflets, downstream ends of the engagement arms, and downstream ends of the prosthetic leaflets, are disposed at a longitudinal distance from one another of less than 3 mm. Other embodiments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Ventor Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Patent number: 9414823Abstract: Medical devices for closing a hole or holes in a subject's body, such as those related to transapical procedures, are disclosed. The medical devices can include a force-providing portion and a tissue-attachment portion. The medical devices can be configured for multiple positions including at least a constrained position and an unconstrained position. In some embodiments, the medical device may be used on a delivery device or delivery tool. In some embodiments, the force-providing portion can pivot radially outward and the tissue-attachment portion can become more constrained, and the hole can be at least partially closed. In some embodiments, the tissue-attachment portion can include a plurality of pins that assume a hook shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Medtronic Ventor Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Eli Ben Hamou, Yossi Tuval
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Patent number: 9072603Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided, including a mitral valve prosthesis for implantation at a native mitral valve complex of a subject. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having a downstream section, and an upstream section, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section, the inner support structure being configured to be positioned at least partially on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to apply an axial force directed toward a left ventricle. The prosthesis further includes an outer support structure having two or more engagement arms, the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured, upon implantation thereof, to clamp portions of leaflets of the native valve between the inner support structure and the engagement arms. Other embodiments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Medtronic Ventor Technologies, Ltd.Inventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Publication number: 20130289619Abstract: Medical devices for closing a hole or holes in a subject's body, such as those related to transapical procedures, are disclosed. The medical devices can include a force-providing portion and a tissue-attachment portion. The medical devices can be configured for multiple positions including at least a constrained position and an unconstrained position. In some embodiments, the medical device may be used on a delivery device or delivery tool. In some embodiments, the force-providing portion can pivot radially outward and the tissue-attachment portion can become more constrained, and the hole can be at least partially closed. In some embodiments, the tissue-attachment portion can include a plurality of pins that assume a hook shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAY LIMITEDInventors: Eli Ben Hamou, Yossi Tuval
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Publication number: 20110208297Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided including a mitral valve prosthesis. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having downstream and upstream sections, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section. The inner support structure is configured to be positioned on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to prevent the prosthesis from being dislodged into the left ventricle. A prosthetic valve having prosthetic valve leaflets is coupled to the inner support structure. An outer support structure has engagement arms, downstream ends of the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured such that, upon implantation thereof: downstream ends of the native valve leaflets, downstream ends of the engagement arms, and downstream ends of the prosthetic leaflets, are disposed at a longitudinal distance from one another of less than 3 mm. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Medtronic Ventor Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Publication number: 20110208298Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided, including a mitral valve prosthesis for implantation at a native mitral valve complex of a subject. The prosthesis includes an inner support structure having a downstream section, and an upstream section, the upstream section having a cross-sectional area greater than the downstream section, the inner support structure being configured to be positioned at least partially on an atrial side of the native valve complex, and to apply an axial force directed toward a left ventricle. The prosthesis further includes an outer support structure having two or more engagement arms, the engagement arms being coupled to the inner support structure. The prosthesis is configured, upon implantation thereof, to clamp portions of leaflets of the native valve between the inner support structure and the engagement arms. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Medtronic Ventor Technologies LtdInventors: Yosi Tuval, Ilia Hariton, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben-Hamou
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Publication number: 20100268332Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve capable of being delivered via a transfemoral route as described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Yossi Tuval, Igor Kovalsky, Eli Ben Hamou