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Customizable intraluminal bronchial stents and methods for supporting a bronchus using the same

US10813776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Regents of the University of Minnesota · US

Inventors

Andras Nemes · Budapest, HU
Robroy MacIver · Minneapolis, US
Filippo Coletti · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2018
Grant date	Oct 27, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 10, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB33Y80/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments relate to stents for supporting an airway or other duct or plenum. The stents can be rapidly customized and inserted into the airway, obviating the need for subsequent intubation or for invasive procedures.

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