Method and apparatus for weighing a stent
US7885788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for weighing a stent includes a buffer for storing a stent support with a stent mounted thereon, a stent mounting and dismounting assembly that mounts and dismounts the stent from the stent support, a robotic arm for moving the stent support with the stent between the buffer and the stent mounting and dismounting assembly, and a scale assembly for weighing the stent. The stent mounting and dismounting assembly moves the stent into the scale assembly after the stent has been dismount from the stent support.
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