ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,324,740, issued on June 10.
"Device and method for improving function of heart valve" was invented by Olli Keranen (Bjarred, Sweden).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A kit for replacement of a native mitral valve includes a loop-shaped element with a curved body and having at least two full turns between first and second ends and a longitudinal center axis. A first end portion is sized for positioning on an atrial side of the native mitral valve and the second end portion is sized for positioning on a ventricular side of the native mitral valve. At least a part of the second end portion has a larger radius of curvature than at least a part ...