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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2007
Applicants:
Jean-marc Parquet, Domont, FR;
Alain Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Inventors:
Jean-Marc Parquet, Domont, FR;
Alain Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Assignee:
Carmat, Paris, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 1/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Device for rapid connection between a totally implantable heart prosthesis and natural articles. According to the invention, said prosthesis comprises: fastening means () for fastening an end of one of the lunettes () to the other lunette (), said fastening means being able to permit folding of said lunettes relative to each other; guide means () for guiding said lunettes relative to each other before and during fastening and also during folding; and snap-fit means () for engaging said lunettes on each other in the operating position corresponding to the end of said folding.