Medical balloon
US10086179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical balloon for a balloon catheter is described. The balloon has at least a first layer made from a first material and a second layer made from a second material, said first and second layers being in overlying relationship with one another and being integral with one another; wherein the first layer has a softening or melting temperature which is higher than a softening or melting temperature of the second layer. A method of forming the medical balloon is also described, including locating a raw tubing in a mold; preheating and inflating the raw tubing so as to cause it to stretch; heating the raw tubing to soften or melt the second layer; setting the inflated raw tubing to form the medical balloon; and cooling the set balloon.
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