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Construction of medical components using gas assisted microcellular foaming

US7407498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2003
Grant dateAug 5, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249992
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of forming a medical device or components thereof, including the steps of providing a first component of said medical device which is formed a first material and providing a second polymeric material into a mold cavity to overmold a second component of the medical device over the first component, and wherein the second polymeric material is further injected with a blowing agent to form a foam, and to components and to the medical devices made therefrom.

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