Van Le Huynh

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Heart Valve Technology. Top assignees: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Baxter International Inc.. Active years: 1999-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Van Le Huynh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/van-le-huynh

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 71.4

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 2,479(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Irvine, CA (US) (2001 - 2013)
Tustin, CA (US) (1999 - 2016)
Houston, TX (US) (2019 - 2021)
Anaheim, CA (US) (2019 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 1,799

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

patents

3 out of 166,483

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

2 out of 2,536

Baxter International Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1999-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Heart Valves

Bioprosthetic Designs

Suture Rings

Annuloplasty Ring

Tissue Heart Valves

Integrated Stent

Suture Looping Protection

Testing Apparatus

Effective Orifice Area

Mitigation Reads

Cloth-Covered Stents

Convertible Sewing Ring

21 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12144730 - Heart valves with increased effective orifice area (2024-11-19),

2. 11951006 - Valve holder assembly with suture looping protection (2024-04-09),

3. 11554012 - Valve holder assembly with suture looping protection (2023-01-17),

4. 11266499 - Heart valves with increased effective orifice area (2022-03-08),

5. 11086565 - Reducing effects of read array operations of read apparent voltage (2021-08-10),

6. 10770155 - Determining a read apparent voltage infector page and infected page (2020-09-08),

7. 10489086 - Reducing read errors by performing mitigation reads to blocks of non-volatile memory (2019-11-26),

8. 10441415 - Heart valves with increased effective orifice area (2019-10-15),

9. 10238486 - Heart valve with integrated stent and sewing ring (2019-03-26),

10. 9439762 - Methods of implant of a heart valve with a convertible sewing ring (2016-09-13),

11. 8518108 - Contoured heart valve suture rings (2013-08-27),

12. 8366769 - Low-profile, pivotable heart valve sewing ring (2013-02-05),

13. 6945997 - Heart valves and suture rings therefor (2005-09-20),

14. 6837902 - Methods of making bioprosthetic heart valves with strain matched leaflets (2005-01-04),

15. 6585766 - Cloth-covered stents for tissue heart valves (2003-07-01),

Title: Innovations in Cardiac Prosthetics by Van Le Huynh

Introduction

Van Le Huynh is a prominent inventor based in Tustin, California, known for his significant contributions to the field of cardiac prosthetics. With a total of 18 patents to his name, he has made remarkable advancements in the design and functionality of heart valves.

Latest Patents

One of his latest innovations is a prosthetic heart valve designed to increase the effective orifice area. This valve features a wireform with undulating inflow cusps and outflow commissure posts, to which flexible leaflets attach. The leaflets are designed to coapt in a flow area, draping over the top of the wireform while having tabs that extend underneath the wireform at the commissure posts for secure attachment. Additionally, the valve may utilize a dual-wire wireform, allowing for enhanced structural integrity and functionality. Another notable patent is a valve holder assembly that includes suture looping protection. This prosthetic heart valve comprises multiple leaflets that control blood flow and a stent structure with commissure posts supporting the leaflets. The stent features a covering over the posts and a sewing ring at the inflow end, ensuring secure attachment and functionality.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Van Le Huynh has worked with leading companies in the medical device industry, including Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and Baxter International Inc. His work has significantly impacted the development of innovative cardiac solutions, enhancing patient outcomes and advancing medical technology.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including Hung Ly Lam and Than Nguyen, contributing to the success of various projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Van Le Huynh's contributions to cardiac prosthetics through his innovative patents and collaborations have established him as a key figure in the medical device industry. His work continues to influence the design and functionality of heart valves, ultimately improving the quality of life for patients.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.