Device and method for widening a hollow body having an at least partially elastic region
US5865826A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00287
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for widening a hollow body at least partially having elastic regions, which device is connected to the hollow body and widens the hollow body to a desired circumference. At least one elastic device, which can be concertedly widened over its full length by means of force transmitting means, is disposed on the hollow body.
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