Patents by Inventor Kenny Gavin

Kenny Gavin 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).

  • Prosthetic mitral valve and delivery method
    Patent number: 9023099
    Abstract: A valve prosthesis and methods for implanting the prosthesis are provided. The prosthesis generally includes a self-expanding frame and two or more engagement arms. A valve prosthesis is sutured to the self-expanding frame. Each engagement arm corresponds to a native mitral valve leaflet. At least one engagement arm immobilizes the native leaflets, and holds the native leaflets close to the main frame. The prosthetic mitral valve frame also includes two or more anchor attachment points. Each anchor attachment point is attached to one or more anchors that help attach the valve prosthesis to the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Galway Limited
    Inventors: Niall Duffy, Kenny Gavin, Fabio Bartolozzi
  • Prosthetic Mitral Valve and Delivery Method
    Publication number: 20140121763
    Abstract: A valve prosthesis and methods for implanting the prosthesis are provided. The prosthesis generally includes a self-expanding frame and two or more engagement arms. A valve prosthesis is sutured to the self-expanding frame. Each engagement arm corresponds to a native mitral valve leaflet. At least one engagement arm immobilizes the native leaflets, and holds the native leaflets close to the main frame. The prosthetic mitral valve frame also includes two or more anchor attachment points. Each anchor attachment point is attached to one or more anchors that help attach the valve prosthesis to the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Medtronic Vascular Galway Limited
    Inventors: Niall Duffy, Kenny Gavin, Fabio Bartolozzi