Method and apparatus for coating of substrates
US7958840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B13/0228
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods and apparatuses that reduce problems encountered during coating of a device, such as a medical device having a cylindrical shape. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus including a bi-directional rotation member. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method with a bi-directional indexing movement. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating solution supply member having a major axis oriented parallel to a gap between rollers on a coating apparatus. In an embodiment, the invention includes a device retaining member. In an embodiment, the invention includes an air nozzle or an air knife. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method including removing a static charge from a small diameter medical device.
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