Radially expandable endoprosthesis and the like
September 1, 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 References 2701559 3490975 3635215 Method for performing aneurysm repair Expandable endotracheal or urethral tube Blood clot filter Transluminally placed expandable graft prosthesis Process for restoring patency to body vessels Device for application in blood vessels or other difficultly accessible locations and its use Method for repairing stenotic vessels InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 240000 filed on 09/01/1988US Classes:623/1.15, Stent structure606/1, INSTRUMENTS606/194Inserted in vascular systemExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Assistant: Iantorno, Stephanie L. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61N 029/02A61F 002/06 AbstractRadially expandable endoprostheses or stents are provided, as well as their method of manufacture. These stents include a plurality of adjacent generally circumferential sections that are substantially axially positioned with respect to each other. At least one of the generally circumferential sections has a generally circumferentially disposed expandable segment that imparts circumferential and radial expandability to the stent.Other References
Field of SearchInserters and removersInternal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) Inserted in vascular system Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) INSTRUMENTS Means for removing foreign objects from the throat or connected passageways (e.g., probang) Means for inserting or removing conduit within body | |
