Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-28
2011-12-06
Bui, Vy Q (Department: 3734)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070792
ABSTRACT:
A stent comprises a plurality of circumferential bands. Circumferential bands which are adjacent one another are connected one to the other. The circumferential bands include peaks and troughs interconnected by bent struts. The bands may overlap or may be connected by connectors.
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Girton Timothy S.
Gregorich Daniel
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Bui Vy Q
Vidas Arrett & Steinkraus P.A.
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