High-modulus superelastic alloy wire for medical and dental purposes
US8801633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
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