Stent design
US6602283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9155
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent comprises at least one band of interconnected cells selected from the group consisting of S-shaped cells and mirror image S-shaped cells. Each cell has a top end and a bottom end. The top end of each cell is attached to the bottom end of an adjacent cell in the band. Adjacent bands may abut one another or may be joined by connecting members.
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