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Filter apparatuses and methods

US11246698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Transverse Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Abdolrahim Zandi · Laguna Niguel, US
J. Eric Goslau · Evergreen, US
Sepehr Fariabi · Fremont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2018
Grant date	Feb 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 31, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward catheter-based apparatuses, such as componentry utilized with or as part of catheters, or as catheters or catheter assemblies. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, a method and/or apparatus involves a filter having a frame that forms a perimeter of the filter and separates opposing surfaces thereof. An articulated arm is connected to the frame and configured therewith to, when deployed within a tubular organ, engage with opposing inner sidewall portions of the tubular organ and to utilize the inner sidewall portions to seal filter to the inner sidewall by applying force to the frame.

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