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Spray coating stents with fixed No. of layers

US8003158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2007
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of methods for coating stents are described herein. One method is directed to a stent spraying apparatus calibration procedure. Another method is directed to obtaining a batch of stents where each stent has the same number of layers of coatings, and the same total amount of coating material.

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