Patent ID: 8677601
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a leaflet of a prosthetic valve, comprising the steps of: placing a first piece of material on a working surface with a first surface of the first piece of material facing generally outwardly; placing a bottom surface of a leaflet mold on the first surface of the first piece of material, wherein the leaflet mold further comprises a convex surface extending from the bottom surface, and an outer peripheral shape opposite the bottom surface that comprises a curved portion; placing a second piece of material over the first piece of material and the leaflet mold; stitching the first piece of material to the second piece of material along at least a portion of the curved portion of the outer peripheral shape of the leaflet mold; and removing the leaflet mold from the first and second pieces of material.