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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2006
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Zachary R. Nicoson, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joseph L. Mark, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A fluid control element having a flexible member that is adapted for selective deformation when an element inserted therein. The flexible member includes at least one incision or opening that defines at least one cusp that selectively opens when the element is inserted therein. The incision or opening is biased into a normally and substantially closed position such that fluids are substantially prevented from flowing through the fluid control element.