Body fluid flow control device
First Claim
1. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
- a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration;
a frame coupled to the resilient seal, the frame of circular cross-section and having a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough, the frame being movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state, at least a first portion of the frame having a generally cylindrical shape in the anchoring state so as to induce interfering engagement with a wall area of the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein; and
a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway in the frame, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow; and
a valve support connecting the valve body to the resilient seal.
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Abstract
A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for controlled flow. One-way valve operation may be provided through a flap or through a pressure differential on the valve body depending upon the direction of flow. A frame structure positioned within a resilient seal includes longitudinally elongated elements which may be of spring material, malleable material or heat recoverable material so as to accomplish an initial insertion state and an expanded anchoring state. A valve support transitions between the resilient seal portion and the valve body to insure that the states do not change the threshold opening pressure. Insertion devices may be employed to position and actuate a change of state of the frame in the body duct or passageway.
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Citations
31 Claims
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1. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
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a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration; a frame coupled to the resilient seal, the frame of circular cross-section and having a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough, the frame being movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state, at least a first portion of the frame having a generally cylindrical shape in the anchoring state so as to induce interfering engagement with a wall area of the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein; and a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway in the frame, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow; and a valve support connecting the valve body to the resilient seal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
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a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration defining a longitudinal passageway; a frame of circular cross-section coupled to the resilient seal and movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state and adapted for engaging the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state; and a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow; and a valve support connecting the valve body to the seal, wherein the valve support is an elastomeric material. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
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a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration defining a longitudinal passageway; a frame of circular cross-section coupled to the resilient seal and movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state and adapted for engaging the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state; and a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow; and a valve support connecting the valve body to the seal, wherein the first portion of the valve body moves from the closed configuration to the open configuration at a threshold pressure, the valve support being adapted to maintain the threshold pressure generally constant. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
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a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration defining a longitudinal passageway; a frame of circular cross-section coupled to the resilient seal and movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state and adapted for engaging the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state; and a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow, wherein the valve body is axially displaced from the frame.
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31. A body fluid flow control device for placement in a body lumen comprising:
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a cylindrical resilient seal of annular configuration defining a longitudinal passageway; a frame of circular cross-section coupled to the resilient seal and movable between an insertion state and an anchoring state, the frame having a transverse dimension in the anchoring state larger than the transverse dimension in the insertion state and adapted for engaging the body lumen to anchor the body fluid flow control device therein, the resilient seal being movable with the frame and configured to seal with a wall of the body lumen in the anchoring state; and a valve body coupled to the frame and having a passage therethrough in communication with the passageway, at least a first portion of the valve body being movable between an open configuration allowing fluid flow through the passage and a closed configuration restricting fluid flow through the passage, the first portion being resiliently biased into the closed configuration and movable into the open configuration in response to fluid flow, wherein the valve body is outside the passageway in the frame.
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Specification