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Balloon wing forming apparatus and method

US7128868B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 2003
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/1038
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for shaping at least a portion of a medical balloon comprise a balloon shaping device capable of applying a radial inward force to at least a portion of the medical balloon and at least one vibratory device capable of applying vibratory energy to the at least a portion of the medical balloon.

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