Particular Wall Structure Of Inflated Means (e.g., Varying Wall Thickness, Multilayer, Etc.) Patents (Class 604/103.06)
Specific balloon shape (e.g., doughnut, pear, hour glass, etc.) (Class 604/103.07)
Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.) (Class 604/103.08)
  • Distensible dilatation balloon with elastic stress response
    Patent number: 6210364
    Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of a balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jere R. Anderson, Louis J. Jandris, Michael D. Barbere, Richard T. Murphy