Systems and methods for the inspection of stents
US8081307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/008
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for inspecting stents can involve an inspection camera to take an image of the stent and a computer system for analyzing the image to determine the presence of any coating defects. The determination can be made by masking out a portion of the stent, identifying deviations from a strut edge, and/or highlighting features protruding from a stent external boundary defining an outer diameter. The image can be taken after a focus feedback camera determines the position of the stent.
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