USPTO Patent Grant: Valve Repair Clip with Automatic Locking
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582522B2 to Evalve, Inc. for a mitral valve repair clip with an automatic locking mechanism. The patent details a device designed to prevent movement of a stud relative to a lock by engaging the shank, with locking engagement only possible when a specific angle between arms is below a predefined threshold.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582522B2 to Evalve, Inc. The patent covers a novel mitral valve clip designed for repair procedures. Key features include a stud, a lock, and two arms, with a locking mechanism that prevents movement of the stud relative to the lock under specific conditions related to the angle between the arms. The patent was filed on July 7, 2022, and granted on March 24, 2026.
This patent grant signifies intellectual property protection for Evalve, Inc.'s innovative medical device. While not a regulatory mandate, it impacts the competitive landscape for medical device manufacturers in the cardiovascular space. Companies developing similar technologies should be aware of this patent to avoid infringement. No immediate compliance actions are required for entities not involved in the development or manufacturing of this specific technology.
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Valve repair clip with automatic locking mechanism activation
Grant US12582522B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
Evalve, Inc.
Inventors
Chad J. Abunassar, Jessie A. Garcia, Dylan T. Van Hoven
Abstract
A mitral valve clip includes a stud, a lock, and two arms. The stud includes a shank, and the lock includes a frame relative to which the stud is translatable and into which the shank extends. The lock is able to prevent movement of the stud relative to the lock in at least one direction by locking engagement of the shank. The two arms are connected to the lock and the stud such that an angle between the arms depends on a location of the stud relative to the lock. The locking engagement of the shank that prevents movement of the stud relative to the lock in the at least one direction is only possible when the angle between the arms is below a predefined locking threshold.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/2454 A61F 2/246
Filing Date
2022-07-07
Application No.
17859713
Claims
20
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