Stent design with variable expansion columns along circumference
US8236044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent comprises at least one curve deployment section. The at least one curve deployment section comprises at least one expansion ring having a circumferential length, a longitudinal length and comprising a first circumferential section and a second circumferential section. The first circumferential section comprises an expansion column and the second circumferential section comprises at least two expansion columns longitudinally offset from one another. The expansion column of the first circumferential section is engaged to the at least two expansion columns of the second circumferential section.
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