Guide wire
US8197424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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25Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide wire is comprised of a flexible elongate wire body. The wire body has a plurality of protruding portions n the external surface and recessed portions between the adjacent protruding portions. The protruding portions possess a friction coefficient smaller than that of the recessed portions.
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