Intralumenally-implantable frames
First Claim
1. An implantable frame defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the implantable frame moveable between a compressed state and an expanded state and comprising:
- a proximal hoop member;
a distal hoop member;
each hoop member comprising a plurality of interconnected struts and bends arranged in an undulating shape;
a closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members connecting the proximal hoop member to the distal hoop member, the closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members comprising a first longitudinal connecting member and a second longitudinal connecting member; and
a structural member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member.
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Abstract
Implantable frames for use in body passages are provided herein. The implantable frames can include a plurality of hoop members joined by a plurality of longitudinal connecting members to form a tubular frame defining a cylindrical lumen. The plurality of longitudinal connecting members may include first and second longitudinal connecting members joining a first hoop member to a second hoop member such that the first and second longitudinal connecting members extend across an entire space separating the first and second hoop members.
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20 Claims
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1. An implantable frame defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the implantable frame moveable between a compressed state and an expanded state and comprising:
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a proximal hoop member; a distal hoop member; each hoop member comprising a plurality of interconnected struts and bends arranged in an undulating shape; a closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members connecting the proximal hoop member to the distal hoop member, the closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members comprising a first longitudinal connecting member and a second longitudinal connecting member; and a structural member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An implantable frame defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the implantable frame moveable between a compressed state and an expanded state and comprising:
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a proximal hoop member; a distal hoop member; each hoop member comprising a plurality of interconnected struts and bends arranged in an undulating shape; a closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members connecting the proximal hoop member to the distal hoop member, the closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members comprising a first longitudinal connecting member and a second longitudinal connecting member; a first structural member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member; and a second structural member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member; wherein the implantable frame is self-expandable.
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20. An implantable frame defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the implantable frame moveable between a compressed state and an expanded state and comprising:
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a proximal hoop member; a distal hoop member; each hoop member comprising a plurality of interconnected struts and bends arranged in an undulating shape; a closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members connecting the proximal hoop member to the distal hoop member, the closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members comprising a first longitudinal connecting member and a second longitudinal connecting member; a first circumferential reinforcing member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member; and a second circumferential reinforcing member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member; wherein the circumferential reinforcing members are parallel to each other; and wherein the implantable frame is self-expandable.
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