Spiral blood flow device with diameter independent helix angle
US10022252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spiral blood flow device includes a stent made up of a plurality of expansion members joined to a plurality of axial members that permit the stent to change diameter among a continuum of expanded configurations. The axial members have fixed orientation, whereas the expansion members have a variable orientation relative to the longitudinal axis throughout the continuum of expanded configurations. A spiral flow inducing structure, which may include fins attached to the axial members, define a helical flow angle that remains constant throughout the continuum of expanded configurations.
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