Patent · US Expired

Catheter with optimum resistance to bending and method of manufacture

US4576772A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 1984
Grant dateMar 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2023/22
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-lumen fluid-tight catheter having optimum resistance to bending and method of manufacture. The catheter is notched about its periphery and along its length to create voids which are filled with a vulcanized polymeric material.

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