Catheter transition system
US5791036A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4981
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of joining successive sections of tubular members having substantially dissimilar flexibilities is involved that includes the step of providing a transitional zone intermediate said successive sections having a flexibility intermediate those of the successive sections. Articles made by the process are also disclosed.
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