Heart Assist Device With Expandable Impeller Pump - EP3800357

The patent EP3800357 was granted to TC on May 8, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 23, 2007 under application number EP20204996A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3800357

TC
Application Number
EP20204996A
Filing Date
Mar 23, 2007
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 5, 2024
Grant Date
May 8, 2024
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Patent Citations (14) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (9) New

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DESCRIPTION- ARVAND et al., "A Validated Computational Fluid Dynamics Model to Estimate Hemolysis in a Rotary Blood Pump", Artificial Organs, (20050000), vol. 29, no. 7, pages 531 - 540-
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OPPOSITION- D14- Features of claim 1-
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OPPOSITION- D16- European Search Opinion dated February 19, 2021-
OPPOSITION- D17- Applicant’s submission dated October 7, 2021-
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