Patents by Inventor Ira Yaron
Ira Yaron 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: 20210267759Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Mitralix Ltd.Inventor: Ira YARON
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Patent number: 11039924Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20210052385Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Mitralix Ltd.Inventors: Ira YARON, Yonatan BEN-ZVI
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Patent number: 10864079Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: MITRALIX LTD.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Yonatan Ben-Zvi
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Publication number: 20200060820Abstract: Example systems and methods for positioning a medical device relative to a tricuspid valve and a mitral valve are disclosed. Example methods comprise selecting the desired positioning and performing predefined steps involving turning the control knob of a steerable introducer in a predetermined direction and/or rotating the flexible tubular catheter of the steerable introducer around its longitudinal axis in a predetermined direction. Example methods also comprise selecting the desired positioning and performing predefined steps involving turning the control knob of a steerable introducer in a predetermined direction by a predetermined amount and/or rotating the flexible tubular catheter of the steerable introducer around its longitudinal axis in a predetermined direction by a predetermined amount. Example methods include following a road map of steps to a desired position relative to a tricuspid valve or a mitral valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Yonatan Ben-Zvi, Noam Weiss, Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20190000622Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventors: Ira YARON, Yonatan BEN-ZVI
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Patent number: 10098738Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Mitralix LTD.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Yonatan Ben-Zvi
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Publication number: 20180206993Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira YARON
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Patent number: 9956078Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20170273789Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventors: Ira YARON, Yonatan BEN-ZVI
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Patent number: 9700412Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: MITRALIX LTD.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Yonatan Ben-Zvi
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Publication number: 20160256276Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira YARON
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Patent number: 9364326Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20150374493Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a ventricular winding having a generally spiral shape, wherein the device is free of any atrial stabilizing section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the ventricular winding and turning the ventricular winding such that the chords move closer to the center of the ventricular winding. The ventricular winding draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing. A delivery system for maneuvering and releasing a heart valve repair device comprises an applicator tube and internal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Ira YARON, Yonatan BEN-ZVI
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Patent number: 9173774Abstract: The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Oded Nissan, Gal Goren
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Patent number: 8961600Abstract: A fiber matrix is provided for maintaining space in soft tissue, for example for use in procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from an eye to treat glaucoma. The fiber matrix comprises a plurality of crossing fibers forming a mesh with a plurality of void spaces. The fibers and void spaces are sized and arranged so as to permit passage of fluid through the fiber matrix and to inhibit formation of scar tissue through the fiber matrix. The fibers may comprise a polymeric material, and the fiber matrix may be manufactured by electrospinning. The fibers may comprise a biostable and/or a biodegradable material. In one method of using a fiber matrix, the fiber matrix is positioned under a scleral flap, with at least part of the fiber matrix under the scleral flap.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Optonol Ltd.Inventors: Oded Nissan, Ira Yaron, Jonathan Ben-Zvi
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Publication number: 20140163669Abstract: A valve device is provided for implantation at the location of a natural heart valve, for replacing the functioning of the natural heart valve. The valve device includes a holding structure and a plurality of leaflets that open and close as the heart beats and pressure changes. The valve device holding structure may comprise a substantially ring-shaped first section, or ventricular ring, and a substantially ring-shaped second section, or atrial ring, connected together by a connector. The valve device holding structure, which may include all parts besides the leaflets themselves, may be formed from a wire or tube made of a suitable flexible material that allows the valve device to be substantially straightened to a low profile in a constrained delivery condition and that allows the valve device to self-expand to its ring-shaped expanded profile when unconstrained during implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventors: Yonatan BEN-ZVI, Ira YARON
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Publication number: 20140066833Abstract: A drainage implant is provided for the drainage of aqueous humor. The implant may comprise a collector, a connector and disperser. The collector and/or disperser may be self-expandable and can be held in an unexpanded condition by a delivery device. When positioned for implantation, the collector and disperser are ejected from the delivery device, whereby upon being ejected from the delivery device they can expand to a pre-defined final shape in the desired place. A delivery device for implanting the implant may have a shaft for accommodating the implant and a cutting edge that may be used to create a pocket or reservoir in the tissue where the implant device is to be implanted. Methods of implanting an implant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Ira YARON, Yonatan BEN-ZVI
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Patent number: 8486086Abstract: An implant includes a tube for permitting fluid flow. A flow controlling rod may be inserted within the tube passage. One or more holes around the circumference of the tube may be selectively permanently or temporarily occluded to give desired flow characteristics. A delivery device for implanting the implant may include a central bore in which a retractable wire is located. The retractable wire penetrates a tube passage of the implant. After the implant is in position in the eye, the retention wire is retracted out of the implant. In a method for manufacturing an implant, two tubes of different diameters are utilized. The smaller tube fits inside the longitudinal bore of the larger tube. When the tubes are cut, the smaller tube forms the tube of the implant and the remaining portions of the larger tube form the retention projection and/or disk of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Optonol, LtdInventors: Ira Yaron, Orit Yarden
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Publication number: 20130006352Abstract: Devices and methods for the repair of the functioning of heart valves are provided. A device may comprise a first section having a generally spiral shape and a second section connected to the first section. A method involves positioning the device such that chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section and positioning the second section on an opposite side of the heart valve. The first section may be turned in a manner such that the chords move closer to the center of the first section. The first section draws the chords closer together, thereby pulling the valve leaflets closer together in order to facilitate their coaptation and proper closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: MITRALIX LTD.Inventor: Ira YARON