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Balloon formation by vacuum deposition

US6287277A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1999
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to an inflatable member for intralumenal catheter which has been formed by vapor and/or gas cover deposition and a balloon formed by the method. Multi-furcated inflatable members can be made with essentially no pin holes and other defects.

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