Mechanical support for an expandable membrane
US6575933B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical implement that employs a mechanically supported expandable element. In one embodiment, the mechanically supported expandable element is a balloon. In another embodiment, the mechanically supported expandable membrane is a balloon disposed within a cryogenic catheter usable to treat tissue. A variety of illustrative mechanical support schemes are possible.
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