发明名称 |
BISTABLE SPRING CONSTRUCTION FOR A STENT AND OTHER MEDICAL APPARATUS |
摘要 |
The present invention is directed to bistable cells and their use in devices, particularly medical devices such as stents, clamps and valves. An expandable stent formed of a plurality of bistable cells is described. The stent has two or more stable configurations, including a first stable configuration with a first diameter and a second stable configuration with a second, larger diameter. A valve comprising a bistable cell for use in eliminating incontinence is also disclosed.
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申请公布号 |
CA2602435(C) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.03.13 |
申请号 |
CA19982602435 |
申请日期 |
1998.01.23 |
申请人 |
PARAGON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, LLC |
发明人 |
BESSELINK, PETRUS ANTONIUS |
分类号 |
A61F2/90;A61B17/122;A61F2/04;A61F2/48;F16L55/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/90 |
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