Stent designs and methods of manufacture
US9469925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed include a woven stent and a method of manufacturing a woven stent that includes a plurality of first members and a plurality of second members forming a braided configuration; wherein each of the first members includes a first body portion, a first end unjoined portion, and a first end bent portion; wherein each of the second members includes a first end overlap portion extending alongside the first end unjoined portion. The woven stent may further includes a coating that encapsulates the first end unjoined portions and the first end overlap portions and/or the first end unjoined portions may be laser joined or ultrasonic joined to the first end overlap portions.
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