Method and apparatus for coating of substrates
USRE40722E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The invention relates to methods and apparatuses that reduce problems encountered during coating of a device, such as a medical device having a cylindrical shape. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus including a bi-directional rotation member. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method with a bi-directional indexing movement. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating solution supply member having a major axis oriented parallel to a gap between rollers on a coating apparatus. In an embodiment, the invention includes a device retaining member. In an embodiment, the invention includes an air nozzle or an air knife. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method including removing a static charge from a small diameter medical device.
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