Patents Examined by Jessica R Baker
  • Patent number: 6663646
    Abstract: A balloon article, e.g., for an in vivo lumenal procedure, formed of a UV cross-linkable polyurethane material that is partially cross-linked to an extent providing a desired expansibility and/or compliant character to the balloon. The degree of cross-linking is selectively modified by the degree of UV exposure to which the balloon article is exposed, and/or the relative proportion of the cross-linking agent, to achieve corresponding product characteristics ranging from semi-compliant to non-compliant polyurethane film properties, including low creep/semi-compliant films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Tilak M. Shah