Granted Patent
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US 12,508,127 · App. 17/570,492 · Granted Dec 30, 2025
Shape memory polymer foams to seal space around valves
Assignee:
SHAPE MEMORY MEDICAL, INC.
A61F2/2418A61L27/042A61L27/045A61L27/06A61L27/18A61L27/26A61L27/34C08J9/228A61F2/2412A61F2210/0014A61F2210/0071A61F2250/0039C08J2375/12
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Abstract
An embodiment includes individual SMP foams that radially expand and fill gaps around a heart valve that may be improperly seated, in an unusual cross section, or has poor apposition against a calcified lesion. Other embodiments are described herein.
Claims (33)
1 . An apparatus comprising:
a valve support structure including at least one of a metal, a polymer, or combinations thereof;
a valve included within the valve support structure;
a polyurethane shape memory polymer SMP foam;
a membrane;
wherein (a) (i) at least a portion of a first half of the foam fixedly couples to a first portion of the valve support structure, and (a) (ii) no portion of a second half of the foam fixedly couples to a second portion of the valve support structure;
wherein in a first orientation (b) (i) the valve support structure has a first maximum outer diameter, and (b) (ii) the valve support structure has a first length measured parallel to a long axis of the valve support structure;
wherein in a second orientation (c) (i) the valve support structure has a second maximum outer diameter that is greater than the first maximum outer diameter; and (c) (ii) the valve support structure has a second length that is less than the first length;
wherein in response to the at least a portion of the first half of the foam being fixedly coupled to the first portion of the valve support structure, and no portion of the second half of the foam being fixedly coupled to the second portion of the valve support structure, the foam is to move dependent upon the first portion of the valve support structure and independent of the second portion of the valve support structure when the apparatus transitions from the first orientation to the second orientation;
wherein a first plane, orthogonal to the long axis of the valve support structure, intersects the foam and the first portion of the valve support structure;
wherein a second plane, orthogonal to the long axis of the valve support structure, intersects the foam and the second portion of the valve support structure;
wherein the first plane does not intersect the second portion of the valve support structure;
wherein the second plane does not intersect the first portion of the valve support structure;
wherein the membrane includes a skirt that folds around the foam;
wherein the membrane is between the valve support structure and the foam.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is between the valve and the foam.
3 . The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the membrane includes a polymer.
4 . The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the foam adheres to the membrane with an adhesive.
5 . The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the membrane couples the at least a portion of the first half of the foam fixedly to the first portion of the valve support structure.
6 . The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the foam comprises a monolithic foam ring.
7 . The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the monolithic foam ring includes creases, pleats, or combinations thereof.
8 . The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the monolithic foam ring encircles the valve.
9 . The apparatus of claim 1 comprising an additional polyurethane SMP foam that overlaps the foam.
10 . The apparatus of claim 1 comprising a plurality of SMP foams, wherein:
the plurality of SMP foams include the foam;
the plurality of SMP foams encircle the valve.
11 . The apparatus of claim 1 comprising a conduit, wherein the valve support structure, the valve, and the foam are included in the conduit.
12 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second half of the foam contacts the second portion of the valve support structure.
13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the foam comprises a monolithic foam ring;
the monolithic foam ring encircles the valve.
14 . The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the monolithic foam ring includes creases, pleats, or combinations thereof.
15 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the foam adheres to the membrane with an adhesive.
Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded May 26, 2026
From: NASH, LANDON D.
To: SHAPE MEMORY MEDICAL, INC.
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