Rolling socks
US6607552B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rolling retractable stent retaining sleeve for retaining a stent on a balloon catheter comprising a tubular sleeve. The tubular sleeve having a double walled construction which comprises an first layer and an second layer. A first portion of the first layer is constructed and arranged to engage at least a portion of a catheter. A second portion of the first layer is constructed and arranged to overlie an end of a stent prior to delivery of the stent. The first layer is everted such that it folds back upon itself to form the second layer. The double walled sleeve constructed and arranged to roll off of the stent during stent delivery.
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