Catheter and method of making the same
US8409169B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a catheter includes positioning a resilient tube in a vacuum tube. An outer periphery of the resilient tube is sealed to the vacuum tube so a vacuum region can be formed therebetween. A dimension of a channel of the resilient tube is adjustable in response to adjusting the pressure of the atmosphere of the vacuum region. The dimension of the channel is adjusted so that a reinforcement member can be positioned therein.
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