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Variable parietal/visceral pleural coupling

US8062315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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187References

18Claims

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Assignee

Portaero, Inc. · US

Inventors

Walter J. Aster · Brentwood, US
Asia Chang · Pasadena, US
Don Tanaka · Saratoga, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 12, 2008
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 7, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/3488
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A variable parietal/visceral pleural coupling may be utilized to create an air-tight seal in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura. This coupling may be utilized to create a seal for other implantable devices.

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