Patents Assigned to Advised Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6666880
    Abstract: A method for mounting coated stents on balloon catheters uses a sheath and a pressurized fluid to expand the balloon. Heat is applied only at the ends of the balloon. An insulating disk and a chill block prevent overheating of the temperature sensitive stent coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Advised Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Chiu, Keith Edward Fong