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Circulatory valve, system and method

  • US 20090030512A1
  • Filed: 07/26/2007
  • Published: 01/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A circulatory valve, comprising:

  • a valve frame having frame members defining frame cells with joints in opposing relationship, where the joints transition from a first stable equilibrium state through an unstable equilibrium state to a second stable equilibrium state as the joints are drawn towards each other; and

    a valve leaflet coupled to the valve frame.

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