Patents by Inventor Michael G. Dunham

Michael G. Dunham 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 VALVED CONDUITS WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS
    Publication number: 20210228350
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a non-sewn mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • Prosthetic valved conduits with mechanically coupled leaflets
    Patent number: 10980633
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a non-sewn mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • Prosthetic valves with mechanically coupled leaflets
    Patent number: 10653521
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • PROSTHETIC VALVED CONDUITS WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS
    Publication number: 20180206987
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a non-sewn mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • PROSTHETIC VALVES WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS
    Publication number: 20180110619
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • Prosthetic valved conduits with mechanically coupled leaflets
    Patent number: 9937037
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a non-sewn mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • Prosthetic valves with mechanically coupled leaflets
    Patent number: 9855141
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • PROSTHETIC VALVED CONDUITS WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS
    Publication number: 20160175095
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a non-sewn mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman
  • PROSTHETIC VALVES WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED LEAFLETS
    Publication number: 20160175096
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward centrally-opening leaflet prosthetic valve devices having a leaflet frame and a mechanically coupled leaflet. The described leaflet frames have projections that are configured to couple with apertures located within the leaflet attachment region of a leaflet. Some embodiments are further directed toward pulmonary valved conduits incorporating such leaflet and leaflet frame constructs. Methods of making and using such prosthetic valve devices are also described amongst others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Dustin V. Dienno, Michael G. Dunham, Cody L. Hartman