Patents by Inventor Dan Fifer

Dan Fifer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Stent delivery catheter with retention bands
    Publication number: 20030236563
    Abstract: A stent-delivery catheter includes a balloon having a generally cylindrical body and at least one narrow elastic band disposed around the cylindrical body. The balloon may have several elastic bands mounted at spaced apart locations thereon. The elastic bands provide improved grip between the balloon and a stent through increased friction and/or mechanical engagement with the edges of the bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dan Fifer