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Process and apparatus for surface-finishing

US8187056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/91
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A processing apparatus is provided to surface-finish or otherwise process features of a workpiece, such as a lumen of a stent. The fluid jet apparatus can have a nozzle system and a holder for holding and positioning the workpiece with respect to the nozzle system. A fluid jet outputted from the nozzle system is used to form a desired surface-finish.

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