Anti-retropulsion systems and methods
US9072519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-retropulsion device comprising: an expandable segment; a distal collar positioned distally of the expandable segment; and a proximal collar positioned proximally of the expandable segment; wherein the expandable segment has a corresponding plurality of expandable members, and wherein each of the expandable members is configured to expand or contract radially and circumferentially in correspondence with a change in spacing between the distal collar and the proximal collar.
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