Flexible guide having two-way shape memory alloy
Patent 4984581 Issued on January 15, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 12, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 12, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 256658 filed on 10/12/1988US Classes:600/585, Flexible catheter guide600/434, Catheter guide means604/95.01, Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means604/531Temperature activatedExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Assistant: Shay, Randy C. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 005/00AbstractA medical guide wire for insertion into body channels for accessing specific inner body areas without major surgery. The guide wire comprises an elongated, flexible guide having a core of a shape memory alloy, the guide utilizing the two-way memory properties of the shape memory alloy to impart tip-deflecting and rotational movement to the guide wire in response to a controlled thermal stimulus.Other References
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