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Process to form dimensionally variable tubular members for use in catheter procedures
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1996-10-24
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Granted: 1999-02-09
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Expires: 2016-10-24
Abstract
Abstract Process for forming a dimensionally variable tubular member for use in catheterization procedures. The process includes a mechanism for extruding a tubular member. A variable speed puller pulls the tubular member through or from the extrusion means at a selectively variable speed. A variable air or gas pressure supply supplies pressurized air or gas to the extrusion mechanism at a selectively variable rate. The dimensionally varying tubular member may be cut to desired lengths for use as catheter shafts or catheter soft tips. The process may include forming a tubular member having a dimensionally varying first layer and a dimensionally varying second layer, wherein a portion of the first layer at a distal end of the tubular member is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J. Pepin
- 👤 Michael S. Ferrandino
- 👤 Andrew G. Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0009; A61M25/001; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/355; B29C55/00; B29C55/22; B29C2793/00; B29C2793/0063; B29C2948/00; B29C2948/92; B29C2948/92504; B29C2948/92514; B29C2948/9258; B29C2948/926; B29C2948/92609; B29C2948/92619; B29C2948/92638; B29C2948/92809; B29C2948/92819; B29C2948/92923; B29C2948/92933; B29C48/001; B29C48/0022; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/10; B29C48/13; B29C48/92; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/753; B29L2031/7542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In a catheter for use in angioplasty procedures having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, with a tip region located at the catheter distal end, the improvement comprising: the tip region having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion includes a first inside diameter and a first outside diameter, and the second portion includes a second inside diameter and a second outside diameter, wherein the second inside diameter is greater than the first inside diameter, and the second outside diameter is less than the first outside diameter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a catheter for use in angioplasty procedures having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, with a tip region located at the catheter distal end, the improvement comprising: the tip region having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion includes a first inside diameter and a first outside diameter, and the second portion includes a second inside diameter and a second outside diameter, wherein the second inside diameter is greater than the first inside diameter, and the second outside diameter is less than the first outside diameter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter of claim 1, the improvement further wherein the tip region of the tubular member includes a varied wall thickness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a catheter for use in angioplasty procedures having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, with a tip region located at the catheter distal end, the improvement comprising: the tip region having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a first inside diameter and the distal end includes a second inside diameter which is greater than the first inside diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a catheter for use in angioplasty procedures having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, with a tip region located at the catheter distal end, the improvement comprising: the tip region having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a first inside diameter and the distal end includes a second inside diameter which is greater than the first inside diameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The catheter of claim 3, the improvement further wherein the tip region proximal end includes a first outside diameter and the distal end includes a second outside diameter which is less than the first outside diameter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The catheter of claim 3, the improvement further wherein the tip region inside diameter increases from the proximal end first inside diameter to the distal end, second inside diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The catheter of claim 3, the improvement further wherein the tip region includes an outside diameter which decreases between the proximal portion first outside diameter and the distal portion second outside diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter of claim 3, the improvement further wherein the tip region proximal end first inside diameter is proximate the catheter distal end inside diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter of claim 7, the improvement further wherein the tip region first outside diameter is proximate the outside diameter of the catheter distal end.
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