Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods for solid phase processing of tubes and medical devices made from the processed tubes
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Application No.: US14810344Application Date: 2015-07-27
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Publication No.: US10022906B2Publication Date: 2018-07-17
- Inventor: Manish B. Gada , Bobby B. Speed , James P. Oberhauser
- Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Santa Clara
- Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
- Current Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Santa Clara
- Agency: Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
- Main IPC: B29C55/26
- IPC: B29C55/26 ; B29C65/56 ; A61F2/82 ; B29C49/00 ; B29C49/64 ; B23P11/00 ; B29C49/08 ; B29K67/00 ; B29L31/00 ; A61L31/06 ; A61L31/14 ; B29L23/00
Abstract:
A polymer tube is processed using a solid phase process for improving mechanical characteristics of the tube, including radial strength and stiffness. The tube is made into a scaffold possessing improved mechanical and use characteristics, such as a reduced crimped profile and improved deliverability.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160031150A1 METHODS FOR SOLID PHASE PROCESSING OF TUBES AND MEDICAL DEVICES MADE FROM THE PROCESSED TUBES Public/Granted day:2016-02-04
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