Patents by Inventor Myron Howanec, Jr.
Myron Howanec, Jr. 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: 11911273Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve holder system includes a prosthetic heart valve having a base at an inflow end, a plurality of commissure posts extending from the base toward an outflow end, and valve leaflets secured to the commissure posts to permit flow through the heart valve. A deflector is provided at the outflow end having a central hub and a plurality of arms extending from the central hub secured to and covering the tips of respective commissure posts. A valve support body is secured to the base and a post connects the valve support body to the hub of the deflector.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Ankita Bordoloi Gurunath, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Myron Howanec, Jr.
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Patent number: 11883282Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Myron Howanec, Jr., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt, Cindy Woo
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Publication number: 20230404752Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, JR., Myron Howanec, JR., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt, Cindy Woo
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Publication number: 20230285145Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander. An inflow stent frame is expandable for anchoring the valve in place, and may have an outflow end that is collapsible to a limited degree for delivery and expandable post-implant to facilitate a valve-in-valve (ViV) procedure. The hybrid heart valves eliminate earlier structural bands, which both reduces manufacturing time and facilitates a ViV procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, JR., Grace Myong Kim
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Publication number: 20230200986Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, JR., Myron Howanec, JR., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt, Cindy Woo
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Patent number: 11654020Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander. An inflow stent frame is expandable for anchoring the valve in place, and may have an outflow end that is collapsible to a limited degree for delivery and expandable post-implant to facilitate valve-in-valve (ViV) procedures. The hybrid heart valves eliminate earlier structural bands, which both reduces manufacturing time and facilitates ViV procedures.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, Jr., Grace Myong Kim
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Patent number: 11576772Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Myron Howanec, Jr., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20220151759Abstract: A packaging assembly for storing a bioprosthetic heart valve is disclosed. The packaging assembly can include a sub-assembly comprising a valve holder configured to hold the bioprosthetic heart valve, and a clip configured to receive a shaft of the valve holder. The clip can comprise a body having an outer periphery and opposing inner edges. The opposing inner edges can define a slot in the body for receiving the shaft of the valve holder. The slot can be open at a first end of the body and extend, along a longitudinal axis of the body, from the first end to a docking aperture. The clip can further comprise a compliance feature in an interference-fit area of the slot adjacent to the docking aperture. The compliance feature can comprise a cutout adjacent to each of the opposing inner edges such that each of the opposing inner edges defines a beam within the interference-fit area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Harvey H. Chen, Myron Howanec, JR., Robert Pozzo, JR., Curt G. Corte, Laura Elizabeth Wasson
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Publication number: 20220039945Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and for post-implant expansion and having a valve-type indicator thereon visible from outside the body post-implant. The indicator communicates information about the valve, such as the size or orifice diameter of the valve, and/or that the valve has the capacity for post-implant expansion. The indicator can be an alphanumeric symbol or other symbol or combination of symbols that represent information about the characteristics of the valve such as the valve size. The capacity for post-implant expansion facilitates a valve-in-valve procedure, where the valve-type indicator conveys information to the surgeon about whether the implanted valve is suitable for the procedure and informs the choice of the secondary valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Jessica Guttenberg, Da-Yu Chang, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, JR., Grace Myong Kim
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Patent number: 11154394Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and for post-implant expansion and having a valve-type indicator thereon visible from outside the body post-implant. The indicator communicates information about the valve, such as the size or orifice diameter of the valve, and/or that the valve has the capacity for post-implant expansion. The indicator can be an alphanumeric symbol or other symbol or combination of symbols that represent information about the characteristics of the valve such as the valve size. The capacity for post-implant expansion facilitates a valve-in-valve procedure, where the valve-type indicator conveys information to the surgeon about whether the implanted valve is suitable for the procedure and informs the choice of the secondary valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Jessica Guttenberg, Da-Yu Chang, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, Jr., Grace Myong Kim
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Publication number: 20210022862Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve holder system includes a prosthetic heart valve having a base at an inflow end, a plurality of commissure posts extending from the base toward an outflow end, and valve leaflets secured to the commissure posts to permit flow through the heart valve. A deflector is provided at the outflow end having a central hub and a plurality of arms extending from the central hub secured to and covering the tips of respective commissure posts. A valve support body is secured to the base and a post connects the valve support body to the hub of the deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Ankita Bordoloi Gurunath, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Myron Howanec, JR.
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Patent number: 10799353Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve holder system includes a prosthetic heart valve having a base at an inflow end, a plurality of commissure posts extending from the base toward an outflow end, and valve leaflets secured to the commissure posts to permit flow through the heart valve. A deflector is provided at the outflow end having a central hub and a plurality of arms extending from the central hub secured to and covering the tips of respective commissure posts. A valve support body is secured to the base and a post connects the valve support body to the hub of the deflector.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Ankita Bordoloi Gurunath, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Myron Howanec, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200155309Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, JR., Myron Howanec, JR., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200060815Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander. An inflow stent frame is expandable for anchoring the valve in place, and may have an outflow end that is collapsible to a limited degree for delivery and expandable post-implant to facilitate valve-in-valve (ViV) procedures. The hybrid heart valves eliminate earlier structural bands, which both reduces manufacturing time and facilitates ViV procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, JR., Grace Myong Kim
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Patent number: 10543085Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Myron Howanec, Jr., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas H. Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10485661Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Myron Howanec, Jr., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas H. Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10456246Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander. An inflow stent frame is expandable for anchoring the valve in place, and may have an outflow end that is collapsible to a limited degree for delivery and expandable post-implant to facilitate a valve-in-valve (ViV) procedure. The hybrid heart valves eliminate earlier structural bands, which both reduces manufacturing time and facilitates a ViV procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, Jr., Grace Myong Kim
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Publication number: 20190167422Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and for post-implant expansion and having a valve-type indicator thereon visible from outside the body post-implant. The indicator communicates information about the valve, such as the size or orifice diameter of the valve, and/or that the valve has the capacity for post-implant expansion. The indicator can be an alphanumeric symbol or other symbol or combination of symbols that represent information about the characteristics of the valve such as the valve size. The capacity for post-implant expansion facilitates a valve-in-valve procedure, where the valve-type indicator conveys information to the surgeon about whether the implanted valve is suitable for the procedure and informs the choice of the secondary valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Jessica Guttenberg, Da-Yu Chang, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Qinggang Zeng, Myron Howanec, JR., Grace Myong Kim
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Publication number: 20180311041Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve holder system includes a prosthetic heart valve having a base at an inflow end, a plurality of commissure posts extending from the base toward an outflow end, and valve leaflets secured to the commissure posts to permit flow through the heart valve. A deflector is provided at the outflow end having a central hub and a plurality of arms extending from the central hub secured to and covering the tips of respective commissure posts. A valve support body is secured to the base and a post connects the valve support body to the hub of the deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Ankita Bordoloi, Derrick Johnson, Brian S. Conklin, Myron Howanec, JR.
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Publication number: 20180289475Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Visith Chung, Da-Yu Chang, Brian S. Conklin, Grace Myong Kim, Louis A. Campbell, Donald E. Bobo, JR., Myron Howanec, JR., David S. Lin, Peng Norasing, Francis M. Tran, Mark Van Nest, Thomas H. Chien, Harvey H. Chen, Isidro L. Guerrero, Derrick Johnson, Paul A. Schmidt