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Balloon folding apparatus, methods and products

US8568437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/494
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical balloon may be configured by at least partially inflating the medical balloon and forming at least one primary lobe in the balloon. The primary lobe extends from a central portion of the balloon. The primary lobe may be manipulated to form at least two secondary lobes therefrom. The balloon may then be deflated and the secondary lobes wrapped around the balloon.

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