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Apparatus and methods for coating medical devices

US10099041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2017
Grant dateOct 16, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments herein include apparatus and methods for coating medical devices. In an embodiment, a coating apparatus is included having a coating application unit including a movement restriction structure, a fluid applicator having a lengthwise major axis, a fluid distribution bar having a body angled with respect to the major lengthwise axis of the fluid applicator between 0 and 20 degrees, a rotation mechanism and an axial motion mechanism. The axial motion mechanism configured to cause movement of at least one of the coating application unit and the rotation mechanism with respect to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein.

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