Warren Hancock
Warren Hancock | |
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| Born | October 12, 1927 |
| Died | July 17, 1999 (age 71) Newport Beach, California, US |
| Education | Pepperdine University |
| Occupation | Inventor |
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| Notable work | Hancock Aortic Tissue Valve |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Luanne Hancock (divorced), Bettie Hancock (m. 1947; div. 1962) |
| Children | 5 |
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Warren Hancock was an American inventor and biomedical engineer, best known for his pioneering work in the development of heart valve technology.[1] He founded Hancock Jaffe Laboratories, which played a crucial role in advancing prosthetic heart valves and other biomedical innovations.[2]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Warren Hancock was born in 1927.[3] He attended Pepperdine University, where he developed an interest in biomedical engineering.[4] His educational background provided a strong foundation for his future endeavors in medical device innovation.[5]
Career and Inventions[edit]
Hancock's career is marked by significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular surgery. In 1967, he founded Hancock Jaffe laboratories in Anaheim, California, to develop and commercialize innovative heart valve technologies.[6] Hancock's inventions have had a profound impact on the medical field, particularly in heart valve replacement and repair.[7]
Patents[edit]
Biological material pre-fixation treatment (Patent No. 5843181): Method for making biological tissue substantially acellular by controlled autolysis before fixation, preserving structural integrity.[8]
Method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve (Patent No. 5843180): Using controlled autolysis treated biological material to make bioprosthetic heart valves for treating defective heart valves.[9]
Biological material pre-fixation treatment (Patent No. 5720777): Another iteration of the controlled autolysis method for preparing biological tissues.[10]
Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation (Patent No. 4090878): Method involving tanning fluid under pressure to fix tissues in their natural configuration for implantation.[11]
Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation (Patent No. 4050893): Similar to 4090878, involving pressure and tanning fluid for tissue fixation.[12]
Preparing natural tissue for implantation so as to provide improved flexibility (Patent No. 3966401): Method to enhance flexibility of natural tissue using alternating pressure of tanning fluid.[13]
Stent for heart valve (Patent No. RE30912): Heart valve stent design with an annular framework for supporting the heart valve during implantation.[14]
Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation (Patent No. RE31035): Another method involving pressure and tanning fluid for fixing tissues in natural configurations.[15]
Awards[edit]
The Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology [16]
Innovation Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers[17]
References[edit]
- ^ Reed, Vita (2011-03-05). "Valve Rival". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Reed, Vita (2011-12-17). "Device Maker Boosts Santa Ana's Status". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Medtronic. "Hancock II and Hancock II Ultra Bioprostheses - Surgical Heart Valves". www.medtronic.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Cohn, L H; Collins, J J; DiSesa, V J; Couper, G S; Peigh, P S; Kowalker, W; Allred, E (October 1989). "Fifteen-year experience with 1678 Hancock porcine bioprosthetic heart valve replacements". Annals of Surgery. 210 (4): 435–443. doi:10.1097/00000658-198910000-00003. ISSN 0003-4932. PMC 1357917. PMID 2802832.
- ^ "Hancock Jaffe Announces Corporate Rebranding to Reflect Prioritization of its Development Pipeline on Venous Disease Programs". Yahoo Finance. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Buch, Wally S.; Pipkin, Robert D.; Hancock, Warren D.; Fogarty, Thomas J. (1975-11-01). "Mitral Valve Replacement With the Hancock Stabilized Glutaraldehyde Valve: Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation". Archives of Surgery. 110 (11): 1408–1415. doi:10.1001/archsurg.1975.01360170148023. ISSN 0004-0010.
- ^ "US Patent for Biological material pre-fixation treatment Patent (Patent # 5,843,181 issued December 1, 1998) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve Patent (Patent # 5,843,180 issued December 1, 1998) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Biological material pre-fixation treatment Patent (Patent # 5,720,777 issued February 24, 1998) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation Patent (Patent # 4,090,878 issued May 23, 1978) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation Patent (Patent # 4,050,893 issued September 27, 1977) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Preparing natural tissue for implantation so as to provide improved flexibility Patent (Patent # 3,966,401 issued June 29, 1976) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Stent for heart valve Patent (Patent # RE 30,912 issued April 27, 1982) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "US Patent for Arrangement for preparing natural tissue for implantation Patent (Patent # RE 31,035 issued September 21, 1982) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Distinguished Awards". American College of Cardiology. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "ASME Announces AM Innovation Award Winners - ASME". www.asme.org. Retrieved 2024-07-02.