Balloon folding apparatus, methods and products
US7951164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/494
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical balloon may be configured by at least partially inflating the medical balloon and forming at least one primary lobe in the balloon. The primary lobe extends from a central portion of the balloon. The primary lobe may be manipulated to form at least two secondary lobes therefrom. The balloon may then be deflated and the secondary lobes wrapped around the balloon.
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