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).

  • Patent number: 10245141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi
  • Patent number: 9700413
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia, S.r.l.
    Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
  • Publication number: 20170071733
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi
  • Publication number: 20150374495
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
  • Patent number: 9186249
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Laura Ghione, Andrea Marchisio, Monica Achiluzzi
  • Patent number: 9168105
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
  • Patent number: 9155622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
  • Publication number: 20150051698
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Xavier Ruyra Baliarda, Monica Achiluzzi, Laura Ghione
  • Publication number: 20140046434
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Laura Ghione, Andrea Marchisio, Monica Achiluzzi
  • Patent number: 8470024
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
  • Patent number: 8403982
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino
  • Patent number: 8353953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio, S.r.l.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
  • Patent number: 8057539
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
  • Publication number: 20100292783
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
  • Publication number: 20100292782
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino
  • Publication number: 20100292784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r. I.
    Inventors: Arnaldo Giannetti, Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Giovanni Righini
  • Publication number: 20080147160
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedical Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
  • Publication number: 20080147181
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
  • Publication number: 20080147180
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Giovanni Righini, Eric Manasse, Giovanni Rolando, Paolo Gaschino, Dong Ik Shin
  • Patent number: RE49792
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Corcym S.r.l.
    Inventors: Laura Ghione, Paolo Gaschino, Monica Francesca Achiluzzi