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Method of coating a stent

US8349388B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2004
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D3/0413
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A stent mounting device and a method of coating a stent using the device are provided. The mandrel is made from or is coated with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, depending on the type of coating composition that is employed.

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