Patent · US Expired

Distal protection mechanically attached filter cartridge

US6793666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateDec 18, 2001
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Distal protection filter assembly and methods for coupling a filter to an elongate shaft. A filter assembly may include a tubular adaptor having a distal holding receptacle. The filter may include struts adapted and configured for being coupled to the holding receptacle.

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