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Method of fabricating stents from blow molded tubing

US8658082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed.

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