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Multi-layer balloon design for use in combination with catheter assemblies, and methods of making the same

US8771332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2008
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An expandable medical device having a static state and at least one expanded state, the expandable medical device in the static state including at least one first inner layer and at least one second outer layer, the outer layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer layer having a closed lattice in the inner surface or the outer surface of the outer layer, wherein the lattice is open when the expandable medical device is in the at least one expanded state, and methods of making the same.

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