Patents by Inventor William Minion

William Minion 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 Heart Valve Leaflet and Deployment Features
    Publication number: 20240138980
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart may include an expandable frame and prosthetic leaflets that each have a free edge, an attached edge having a contour, a first flat surface facing toward the frame, and a second flat surface facing away from the frame. A spacer fabric may be attached to each leaflet, the spacer fabric having a first surface, a second surface, and an inner matrix between the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ness, Tyler Govek, Daniel J. Klima, Kristopher Henry Vietmeier, Alexander Barrette, William Minion, Janet Glenn