Patents by Inventor Kyle W. Colavito

Kyle W. Colavito 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).

  • Patent number: 11974916
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve may include a jacket configured to cover at least one of gaps, spaces, or interfaces in a frame or between one or more leaflets attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Arcaro, Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, Jr., Ryan S. Titone, Ryan D. Smith, Joshua A. Sprinkle, Benjamin A. Smith, James L. Goepfrich, Michael J. Shepard
  • Patent number: 11974913
    Abstract: Prosthetic valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Nathan L. Bennett, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field
  • Patent number: 11903826
    Abstract: Various features and associated advantages are described for diametrically adjustable support structures, adjustable valve structures, removable/replaceable valve structures, and associated systems and methods. Although some examples are directed toward prosthetic valve that is a conduit having a valve structure, or a “valved conduit” (e.g., used to replace a pulmonary valve and a portion of the corresponding pulmonary artery or an aortic valve and the aortic root), and other examples are directed toward prosthetic valves implanted native valve orifices (e.g., to replace an aortic or mitral valve), the features and advantages of the structures associated with those examples are interchangeable regardless of a particular application for which the examples are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Paul D. Goodman, Brandon C. Hedberg, Brandon A. Lurie, Devin M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240041596
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit prosthesis including a valved conduit subassembly within a secondary conduit. The valved conduit subassembly include at least one leaflet that is coupled to an exterior surface of a primary conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Colin B. Heffner
  • Publication number: 20230363895
    Abstract: Prosthetic valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Nathan L. Bennett, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field
  • Publication number: 20230165675
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit prosthesis. The valved conduit prosthesis may include at least one leaflet that is coupled to an exterior surface of a conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Colin B. Heffner, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field, Marc A. Schlaud
  • Patent number: 11617644
    Abstract: Prosthetic valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Nathan L. Bennett, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field
  • Publication number: 20220378575
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having synthetic leaflets that are configured to promote and encourage tissue ingrowth thereon and/or therein. The leaflets are coupled to a leaflet frame to form a prosthetic valve suitable for use in biological anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Karl Busalacchi, Benjamin D. Campbell, Kyle W. Colavito, Carl M. Conway, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, JR., Frank E. Myers, Vi T. Pham, Joshua A. Sprinkle, David M. Warlop, Nathan L. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20220338980
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having leaflets that move asymmetrically in that in the fully open position, the leaflet first side region opens less than the leaflet second side region. Asymmetric opening and final open position, in synchrony with the other leaflets having similar motion and final open position creates spiral flow exiting the open valve that may, among other things, increases blood flow on the downstream side of the leaflet and thus reduces stagnation of the blood that might lead to thrombus formation. Controlled asymmetric movement of the leaflet reduces closing volume by initiating closure on the leaflet first side region and finishing closures on the leaflet second side region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Michael J. Shepard
  • Patent number: 11439502
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having synthetic leaflets that are configured to promote and encourage tissue ingrowth thereon and/or therein. The leaflets are coupled to a leaflet frame to form a prosthetic valve suitable for use in biological anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Busalacchi, Benjamin D. Campbell, Kyle W. Colavito, Carl M. Conway, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, Jr., Frank E. Myers, Vi T. Pham, Joshua A. Sprinkle, David M. Warlop, Nathan L. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20220226109
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit. The valved conduit may include a frame element arranged within the conduit and one or more expansion elements configured to spread apart to radially expand the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Michael J. Shepard
  • Publication number: 20220000611
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve may include a jacket configured to cover at least one of gaps, spaces, or interfaces in a frame or between one or more leaflets attached to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Arcaro, Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, JR., Ryan S. Titone, Ryan D. Smith, Joshua A. Sprinkle, Benjamin A. Smith, James L. Goepfrich, Michael J. Shepard
  • Publication number: 20210330457
    Abstract: Various features and associated advantages are described for diametrically adjustable support structures, adjustable valve structures, removable/replaceable valve structures, and associated systems and methods. Although some examples are directed toward prosthetic valve that is a conduit having a valve structure, or a “valved conduit” (e.g., used to replace a pulmonary valve and a portion of the corresponding pulmonary artery or an aortic valve and the aortic root), and other examples are directed toward prosthetic valves implanted native valve orifices (e.g., to replace an aortic or mitral valve), the features and advantages of the structures associated with those examples are interchangeable regardless of a particular application for which the examples are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Paul D. Goodman, Brandon C. Hedberg, Brandon A. Lurie, Devin M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11154397
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve may include a jacket configured to cover at least one of gaps, spaces, or interfaces in a frame or between one or more leaflets attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Arcaro, Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Cody L. Hartman, Roy Manygoats, Jr., Ryan S. Titone, Ryan D. Smith, Joshua A. Sprinkle, Benjamin A. Smith, James L. Goepfrich, Michael J. Shepard
  • Publication number: 20210322158
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit. The valved conduit may include at least one leaflet and an interior surface that mitigates against thrombus formation within the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field, Colin T. Burns-Heffner
  • Patent number: 11071626
    Abstract: Various features and associated advantages are described for diametrically adjustable support structures, adjustable valve structures, removable/replaceable valve structures, and associated systems and methods. Although some examples are directed toward prosthetic valve that is a conduit having a valve structure, or a “valved conduit” (e.g., used to replace a pulmonary valve and a portion of the corresponding pulmonary artery or an aortic valve and the aortic root), and other examples are directed toward prosthetic valves implanted native valve orifices (e.g., to replace an aortic or mitral valve), the features and advantages of the structures associated with those examples are interchangeable regardless of a particular application for which the examples are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Paul D. Goodman, Brandon C. Hedberg, Brandon A. Lurie, Devin M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11039919
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit. The valved conduit may include at least one leaflet and an interior surface that mitigates against thrombus formation within the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field, Colin T. Burns-Heffner
  • Publication number: 20210177583
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having a support structure and at least one leaflet. The leaflet comprises means for allowing fluid that is behind the leaflet to pass through to the front of the leaflet when the leaflet is not in the closed position. The prosthetic valve includes a leaflet moveable between an open position that permits antegrade flow through the prosthetic valve and a closed position that prevents regurgitant flow through the prosthetic valve, the leaflet having an aperture or gap, or a separation of portions of the leaflet to allow a flow or exchange of fluid between a front and back of the leaflet, when the leaflet is not in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Sudeep Sastry
  • Patent number: 10952842
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having a support structure and at least one leaflet. The leaflet comprises means for allowing fluid that is behind the leaflet to pass through to the front of the leaflet when the leaflet is not in the closed position. The prosthetic valve includes a leaflet moveable between an open position that permits antegrade flow through the prosthetic valve and a closed position that prevents regurgitant flow through the prosthetic valve, the leaflet having an aperture or gap, or a separation of portions of the leaflet to allow a flow or exchange of fluid between a front and back of the leaflet, when the leaflet is not in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle W Colavito, Dustin V Dienno, Logan R Hagaman, Cody L Hartman, Sudeep Sastry
  • Patent number: D977642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Kyle W. Colavito, Steven Cureton, Marc A. Schlaud