Patent · US Active

Catheter balloon having stretchable integrated circuitry and sensor array

US9289132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2009
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1086
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.

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