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Multilayer medical device

US7947059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A medical device such as a tube or a balloon including wall structure with multiple layers. The wall structure can distribute stress, resulting in reduced defect propagation and failure.

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