Pressure attenuation device
US8016740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapeutic device is provided. The therapeutic device can include a flexible housing and can be configured to be positioned within an anatomical structure. The therapeutic device can also include at least one high vapor pressure media having a vapor pressure greater than the pressure within the anatomical structure and a permeability of less than 1 ml/day at body temperature through said outer wall.
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