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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113031 | Crimping tool The present invention relates to crimping pliers for crimping connecting elements. The crimping pliers comprise crimping jaws building a nest for the connecting element. The crimping jaws are designed and arranged for being moved in radial direction versus a longitu... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8104321 | Stent crimping mechanisms A system for reducing the diameter of a stent comprises a stent contracting assembly. The assembly comprises a plurality of blades, which define a diameter reduction chamber. The chamber has an open diameter configuration and a closed diameter configuration. The plu... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8042373 | Method and apparatus for reducing a stent A medical device crimping system comprises a crimper and a plurality of protective strips. The crimper defines a crimping iris, which has an open state and a closed state. In the open state the cross-sectional area of the crimping iris is greater than in the closed ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8020424 | Ring compression device and ring compression method A ring compression device including a non-rotatable substrate having a central axis. A plurality of longitudinal pressing members are arranged radially around the central axis in a plane. One end of each of the pressing members points toward the central axis. The pr... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8006535 | Expandable prosthetic valve crimping device A device for crimping an implantable device or a part thereof between a radially expanded condition and a radially contracted condition, includes first and second annular bodies arranged about a common axis, and a ring-like array of linear crimping elements having r... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7963142 | Radial compression mechanism with optimum die-to-die gap Radial compression mechanism includes a plurality of dies each having an elongated arcuate body with an outer end pivotally attached to a hinge plate and an inner working tip. The dies are mounted on the hinge plate in an inwardly spiraling orientation with the oute... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7926320 | Apparatuses for crimping and loading of intraluminal medical devices Crimping apparatuses for reducing the diameter of an intraluminal medical device from a first diameter to a second diameter prior to loading the medical device into a catheter delivery system and loading apparatuses for introducing the medical device into a catheter... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7895876 | Method of crimping a prosthetic valve An improved crimping mechanism and method well-suited for use with stented prosthetic heart valves. The crimping mechanism includes a plurality of jaws configured for linear non-rotational movement toward a central axis. A rotational plate is formed with a plurality... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7886569 | Crimper In one embodiment, an apparatus for shaping an article may comprise a plurality of movable dies arranged to form a chamber whose size may be varied by moving the dies. Each of the dies may have a contacting surface for contacting the article to be shaped. The chambe... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7856861 | Swage presses A swage or crimp press has a housing with a peripheral side wall and a front wall integrally formed with the side wall, the front wall defining an access opening providing access to a press zone arranged within the peripheral side wall, the housing having an open re... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7797979 | Crimping apparatus including a tool for supporting a plurality of crimping members A crimping apparatus includes a support structure with an alignment element and a plurality of retainers movably attached to the support structure and radially arranged about an axis of the crimping apparatus. Each retainer includes an engagement structure. The crim... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7793532 | Protective sheet loader A protective sheet loader may comprise a first roller, a second roller, a sheet of material spanning between the first and second rollers, and a loading mechanism. A portion of the sheet of material may be loaded into the crimping chamber of an apparatus for reducin... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7748248 | Stent crimping mechanisms A system for reducing the diameter of a stent comprises a stent contracting assembly. The assembly comprises a plurality of blades, which define a diameter reduction chamber. The chamber has an open diameter configuration and a closed diameter configuration. The plu... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7690237 | Radial piston crimping tool A crimping tool is disclosed that includes a housing assembly carrying a crimping assembly having jaws with engagement surfaces designed to move in the radial direction under controlled load and controlled displacement with application of hydraulic pressure to pisto... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7681430 | Method and apparatus for reducing a stent A medical device crimping system comprises a crimper and a plurality of protective strips. The crimper defines a crimping iris, which has an open state and a closed state. In the open state the cross-sectional area of the crimping iris is greater than in the closed ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7628051 | Stent crimping system A stent crimping apparatus is provided which includes a crimping assembly adapted to crimp the stent, a clamp assembly configured to secure the medical device; and a control unit configured to control the movement of the crimp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7624613 | Terminal crimping machine A terminal crimping machine includes a frame. An accommodating board is located on the frame and defines recesses unfolding symmetrically. The junction of the recesses defines an aperture running through the accommodating board. Drifts are slidably received in the r... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7530253 | Prosthetic valve crimping device An improved crimping mechanism well-suited for use with stented prosthetic heart valves. The crimping mechanism includes a plurality of jaws configured for linear non-rotational movement toward a central axis. A rotational plate is formed with a plurality of spiral ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7497106 | Crimping apparatus with a support structure including first and second portions A crimping apparatus is provided for use with a crimping machine. The crimping apparatus comprises a support structure including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is configured to engage the first portion to define an axial passage into an int... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7418851 | Device for crimping a contact on a cable A device for crimping a sleeve of a contact on to a sheath of an electrical cable comprises a diaphragm. The diaphragm applies walls of the sleeve against the sheath. Jaws forming the diaphragm have a generally triangular shape. The crimping device may include means... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7415861 | Tissue prosthesis processing technology A heart valve prostheses crimping apparatus and method for deducing the diameter of stents containing heart valve prosthesis. A medical prosthesis catheter loading apparatus, including a crimping assembly for reducing the diameter of a prosthesis; and a catheter cla... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7407377 | Balloon folding technology An apparatus for folding a catheter balloon comprises a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a pleating head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389670 | Stent crimping system A stent crimping assembly is provided for crimping a stent from a first diameter to a reduced second diameter. The crimping assembly includes a plurality of movable wedges disposed about a rotational axis to form a wedge assembly. Each wedge includes a respective fi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383709 | System and process for crimping a fitting to a fluid conduit A system and process for performing a crimping operation by which a fitting is crimped to the end of a fluid conduit, and which automatically compensates for one or more variables that can lead to out-of-tolerance crimp diameters, particularly fitting spring-back an... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7383714 | Crimp machine with quick release pushers A crimp machine includes a linear mover that forces a ram plate assembly toward a base plate to radially contract an insert. The insert has an inner surface defining an interior dimension that mates with a fitting and crimps the fitting onto a flexible hose as the i... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7363832 | Transmission system for scooters A transmission system for a scooter has a gear train assembly and a gear shifting mechanism. The gear train assembly has an input shaft, which is provided with an integral gear, an intermediate shaft, an output shaft, an input fork, an intermediate fork, an output f... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363799 | Dual operation crimp and press jawset A jawset for crimping and punching an associated clamping workpiece has a pair of spaced apart side plates, a pair of pivot pins holding a pair of jawarms between the side plates, tooth members formed on the jawarms to crimp an associated clamp ring workpiece in a f... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360304 | Folding stand for a portable crimping device A folding stand adapted to be secured to the bottom wall of a portable crimping device which, in a folded position, is substantially flat against a wall portion thereof and, in an unfolded position, vertically raises the crimping device to a predetermined working he... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7340935 | Equipment for producing corrugate fin The equipment for producing a corrugate fin is capable of forming corrugated sections by one closing action. The equipment comprises: a plurality of punches respectively having projections, each of which is upwardly projected from an upper face of the punch and has ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334735 | Card for interaction with a computer A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328599 | Method and apparatus for making metal ball bats A process for manufacturing a hollow metal ball bat includes forming a shell into a tubular shape using a pilger mill. The wall thickness of the tube shell is reduced by drawing the tube shell with the draw bench. A handle section and a taper section are created usi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316147 | Apparatuses for crimping and loading of intraluminal medical devices Crimping apparatuses for reducing the diameter of an intraluminal medical device from a first diameter to a second diameter prior to loading the medical device into a catheter delivery system and loading apparatuses for introducing the medical device into a catheter... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316148 | Protective sheet loader A protective sheet loader may comprise a first roller, a second roller, a sheet of material spanning between the first and second rollers, and a loading mechanism. A portion of the sheet of material may be loaded into the crimping chamber of an apparatus for reducin... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7308748 | Method for compressing an intraluminal device An assembly is provided which can crimp or compress an intraluminal device or measure the radial strength of an intraluminal device. The crimping assembly includes at least two moving-element subassemblies, each with a pair of moving elements. The moving elements ha... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299674 | Swaging tool A swaging tool for swaging fittings and joining separate tubes together. The swaging tool includes a removable head assembly having a head member and a first spring clip adapted to retain a first die to a portion of the head member. The head assembly includes a die ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290425 | Gripping apparatus and method A quick change gripping apparatus for gripping a workpiece having a profile. The apparatus includes a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end. The cylindrical housing also includes an inner feature having a tapered wall. The housing also has a bottom... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284401 | Stent reducing system and device A system for reducing the diameter of a stent comprises a stent contracting assembly and a fluid source. The assembly comprises a plurality of contracting members that define a diameter reduction chamber for receiving a stent. When the chamber is in a pre-reduction ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275407 | Process for producing rotationally symmetrical components A process for producing a hollow monoblock shaft from a pipe, the pipe initially having a constant diameter and a constant wall thickness, and the monoblock component including at least one area of its length being of a smaller outside diameter and a greater wall th... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7240466 | Device and method for producing tubular packs that are filled with a product A device for producing a tubular pack which is filled with a product, particularly with a foodstuff, comprises a conveying device for conveying a tube filled with the product. A closing device is provided for producing tubular packs. This closing device comprises pi... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237420 | Device for the plastic deformation of work pieces The present invention relates to a device for the deformation of workpieces, in particular for the plastic shaping of pipe ends, with a shaping unit actuated by the pressure of a fluid and with a prestressing unit arranged on a common longitudinal axis and actuated ... | 07/03/2007 |
