Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2005-07-12
King, Roy (Department: 1742)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
C204S279000, C204S285000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06916409
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and process is disclosed for the electrolytic removal of metal from a device, such as a medical device. More particularly, the apparatus of the invention includes a mandrel having slots or openings therein to expose portions of a metallic device, such as a stent, to an electrolytic solution to remove metal from the exposed portion.
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Caliguiran Napoleon L.
Callol Joseph R.
Lumauig Rommel C.
Osman Karim Said
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht LLP
King Roy
Wilkins, III Harry D.
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