Cardiac valve

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our cardiac valve showing our new design in an open position;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof, the back view being identical thereto;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being identical thereto;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cardiac valve in a closed position.

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Patent History
Patent number: D430935
Type: Grant
Filed: May 5, 1998
Date of Patent: Sep 12, 2000
Inventors: Yanqi Yang (S-587 29 Linkoping), Fang Chen (S-587 29 Linkoping)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/87,560
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Prosthesis Or Implant (D24/155)
International Classification: 2403;