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Longitudinally flexible expandable stent

US7988717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2003
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Segmented articulatable stent of open structure comprised of end-connected struts of first and second lengths making up first and second segments with angular interconnects between adjacent first and second segments.

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