#$%^&*AU2016201181B220180315.pdf#####Examiner created Abstract The present invention is directed towards an external heart device for modifying a heart valve function comprising: a heart band having an inner and outer layer bound to one another, at least one fillable chamber in the band located in areas where the inner and outer layers are not bound. Filling the fillable chamber applies a localised pressure to a region of the heart so as to modify the shape of the valve.WO 2009/032307 PCT/US2008/010421 1/16 m.Jx till % (0