Vascular stents and related methods
US9271853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular stent assembly includes at least a first and a second strut, each including a thickness and a depth. The assembly includes a pair of end radii, with each of the first and second struts extending from one of the pair of end radii. A thickness of at least one of the first and second struts includes a tapering profile extending from one of the end radii to another of the end radii, the tapering profile following a continuously increasing or decreasing function through at least half a length of the at least one strut.
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