Method for forming a coating on a stent
US8846131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/50
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stent has first and second members. The stent is supported by a mandrel in a first position such that the mandrel is in contact with the first member and the second member is spaced from the mandrel. A method for coating the stent includes spraying or drying the stent, placing the stent in a second position such that the first member is spaced from the mandrel and the second member is placed in contact with the mandrel, and spraying or drying the stent while the stent is supported by the mandrel in the second position.
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