Patents by Inventor Laura Ghione
Laura Ghione 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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Patent number: 10245141Abstract: An implant device (V), such as a heart valve, for implantation in an animal body includes an annular structure and one or more elongated anchoring members deployable to a deployed condition for insertion into an animal body. The anchoring members are retractable from the deployed condition to a rolled up condition wherein the anchoring members protrude radially out from the annular structure of the device (V) to provide anchoring to a body structure (AS) of an animal. In the rolled up condition the anchoring members at least partly protrude axially of the annular structure of the device (V).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi
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Patent number: 9700413Abstract: Described is a prosthetic device and methods for repairing a mitral valve having an annulus, leaflets, and chordae tendinae. The device comprises an elongate band including a plurality of reference elements that are located along the elongate band and protrude inwardly with respect thereto towards a center of the annulus, the plurality of reference elements being adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of artificial cords that are tied onto the reference elements and the plurality of reference elements adapted to be cut or removed in order to release the tied artificial cords.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Sorin Group Italia, S.r.l.Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
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Publication number: 20170071733Abstract: An implant device (V), such as a heart valve, for implantation in an animal body includes an annular structure and one or more elongated anchoring members deployable to a deployed condition for insertion into an animal body. The anchoring members are retractable from the deployed condition to a rolled up condition wherein the anchoring members protrude radially out from the annular structure of the device (V) to provide anchoring to a body structure (AS) of an animal. In the rolled up condition the anchoring members at least partly protrude axially of the annular structure of the device (V).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi
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Publication number: 20150374495Abstract: Described is a prosthetic device and methods for repairing a mitral valve having an annulus, leaflets, and chordae tendinae. The device comprises an elongate band including a plurality of reference elements that are located along the elongate band and protrude inwardly with respect thereto towards a center of the annulus, the plurality of reference elements being adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of artificial cords that are tied onto the reference elements and the plurality of reference elements adapted to be cut or removed in order to release the tied artificial cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
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Patent number: 9186249Abstract: Described is a valve prosthesis comprising: an annular structure, and a plurality of valve leaflets, and a plurality of anchoring members attached around the annular structure, the anchoring members including: a web portion coupled to the annular structure and extending axially thereto, and two end portions at axially opposed sides of the web portion, the end portions having: an insertion condition for insertion of the prosthesis, wherein the end portions are aligned to the web portion and extend axially with respect to the annular structure; and an anchoring condition for anchoring the prosthesis, wherein the end portions extend at an angle to the web portion radially outwardly of the annular structure to provide anchoring of the prosthesis proximally and distally, respectively, of the annulus, and wherein one end portion forms an obtuse angle with the web portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Laura Ghione, Andrea Marchisio, Monica Achiluzzi
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Patent number: 9168105Abstract: A device for locating an operational unit within a patient's body within the framework of a minimally-invasive surgery intervention includes a shaft having a distal end carrying an operational unit. The device includes an illuminator located at the distal end of the shaft. The illuminator is selectively adjustable to provide a selectively variable lighting field in correspondence with the operational unit. The device may be, for example, a delivery system for a heart valve or a balloon device for post-dilation of such a heart valve once implanted.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
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Patent number: 9155622Abstract: Described is a prosthetic device and methods for repairing a mitral valve having an annulus, leaflets, and chordae tendinae. The device comprises an elongate band including a plurality of reference elements that are located along the elongate band and protrude inwardly with respect thereto towards a center of the annulus, the plurality of reference elements being adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of artificial cords that are tied onto the reference elements and the plurality of reference elements adapted to be cut or removed in order to release the tied artificial cords.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
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Publication number: 20150051698Abstract: Described is a prosthetic device and methods for repairing a mitral valve having an annulus, leaflets, and chordae tendinae. The device comprises an elongate band including a plurality of reference elements that are located along the elongate band and protrude inwardly with respect thereto towards a center of the annulus, the plurality of reference elements being adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of artificial cords that are tied onto the reference elements and the plurality of reference elements adapted to be cut or removed in order to release the tied artificial cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
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Publication number: 20140046434Abstract: Described is a valve prosthesis comprising: an annular structure, and a plurality of valve leaflets, and a plurality of anchoring members attached around the annular structure, the anchoring members including: a web portion coupled to the annular structure and extending axially thereto, and two end portions at axially opposed sides of the web portion, the end portions having: an insertion condition for insertion of the prosthesis, wherein the end portions are aligned to the web portion and extend axially with respect to the annular structure; and an anchoring condition for anchoring the prosthesis, wherein the end portions extend at an angle to the web portion radially outwardly of the annular structure to provide anchoring of the prosthesis proximally and distally, respectively, of the annulus, and wherein one end portion forms an obtuse angle with the web portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Laura Ghione, Andrea Marchisio, Monica Achiluzzi
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Patent number: 8470024Abstract: An instrument for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis in a vessel includes a wire element to slidingly guide the valve prosthesis towards an implantation site and an expandable element coupled to the wire element. The expandable element is expandable in the vessel to position the wire element in association with the implantation site. A method for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis includes securing a delivery instrument at an appropriate location at the implantation site and delivering the valve prosthesis to the implantation site using the delivery instrument.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
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Patent number: 8403982Abstract: A device for deploying a cardiac valve prosthesis includes at least one constraint member for radially constraining radially expandable annular portions of the valve. The constraint member is actuatable to release the annular formations constrained thereby and permit radial expansion of these annular formations. The constraint member has associated a first, slow-acting actuating mechanism and a second, fast-acting mechanism, adapted to produce relatively slow and fast release of the annular formations constrained thereby. The device may include a first constraint member and second constraint member in the form of telescoping sleeves. The slow-acting actuating mechanism will thus act on the outer sleeve, while the fast-acting mechanism will act on the inner sleeve to produce, respectively, slow and fast release of the annular formations.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino
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Patent number: 8353953Abstract: A device for deploying a cardiac valve prosthesis includes a distal valve holder portion and a shaft extending towards the valve holder portion. The shaft is selectively bendable to a curved shape to vary the spatial orientation of the valve holder portion with respect to the desired implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio, S.r.l.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
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Patent number: 8057539Abstract: An instrument for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis in a vessel includes a wire element to slidingly guide the valve prosthesis towards an implantation site and an expandable element coupled to the wire element. The expandable element is expandable in the vessel to position the wire element in association with the implantation site. A method for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis includes securing a delivery instrument at an appropriate location at the implantation site and delivering the valve prosthesis to the implantation site using the delivery instrument.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
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Publication number: 20100292783Abstract: A device for locating an operational unit within a patient's body within the framework of a minimally-invasive surgery intervention includes a shaft having a distal end carrying an operational unit. The device includes an illuminator located at the distal end of the shaft. The illuminator is selectively adjustable to provide a selectively variable lighting field in correspondence with the operational unit. The device may be, for example, a delivery system for a heart valve or a balloon device for post-dilation of such a heart valve once implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
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Publication number: 20100292782Abstract: A device for deploying a cardiac valve prosthesis includes at least one constraint member for radially constraining radially expandable annular portions of the valve. The constraint member is actuatable to release the annular formations constrained thereby and permit radial expansion of these annular formations. The constraint member has associated a first, slow-acting actuating mechanism and a second, fast-acting mechanism, adapted to produce relatively slow and fast release of the annular formations constrained thereby. The device may include a first constraint member and second constraint member in the form of telescoping sleeves. The slow-acting actuating mechanism will thus act on the outer sleeve, while the fast-acting mechanism will act on the inner sleeve to produce, respectively, slow and fast release of the annular formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino
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Publication number: 20100292784Abstract: A device for deploying a cardiac valve prosthesis includes a distal valve holder portion and a shaft extending towards the valve holder portion. The shaft is selectively bendable to a curved shape to vary the spatial orientation of the valve holder portion with respect to the desired implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r. I.Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
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Publication number: 20080147160Abstract: An instrument for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis in a vessel includes a wire element to slidingly guide the valve prosthesis towards an implantation site and an expandable element coupled to the wire element. The expandable element is expandable in the vessel to position the wire element in association with the implantation site. A method for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis includes securing a delivery instrument at an appropriate location at the implantation site and delivering the valve prosthesis to the implantation site using the delivery instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Sorin Biomedical Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
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Publication number: 20080147181Abstract: An instrument for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis in a vessel includes a wire element to slidingly guide the valve prosthesis towards an implantation site and an expandable element coupled to the wire element. The expandable element is expandable in the vessel to position the wire element in association with the implantation site. A method for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis includes securing a delivery instrument at an appropriate location at the implantation site and delivering the valve prosthesis to the implantation site using the delivery instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
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Publication number: 20080147180Abstract: An instrument for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis in a vessel includes a wire element to slidingly guide the valve prosthesis towards an implantation site and an expandable element coupled to the wire element. The expandable element is expandable in the vessel to position the wire element in association with the implantation site. A method for positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis includes securing a delivery instrument at an appropriate location at the implantation site and delivering the valve prosthesis to the implantation site using the delivery instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
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Patent number: RE49792Abstract: An implant device (V), such as a heart valve, for implantation in an animal body includes an annular structure and one or more elongated anchoring members deployable to a deployed condition for insertion into an animal body. The anchoring members are retractable from the deployed condition to a rolled up condition wherein the anchoring members protrude radially out from the annular structure of the device (V) to provide anchoring to a body structure (AS) of an animal. In the rolled up condition the anchoring members at least partly protrude axially of the annular structure of the device (V).Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Corcym S.r.l.Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi