Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic erosion of a workpiece for shape or surface... – Moving tool electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-11
2009-11-24
Wilkins, III, Harry D. (Department: 1795)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic erosion of a workpiece for shape or surface...
Moving tool electrode
C205S640000, C204S199000, C204S212000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07622029
ABSTRACT:
An electropolishing device for polishing a cylindrical medical device such as a stent includes anodes in the form of rollers arranged to contact an exterior surface of the device. A drive mechanism rotates the anodes periodically during the electropolishing process to change a contact point between the anodes and the medical device. A tilting mechanism can also be used for periodically tilting the anodes during the electropolishing process to allow bubbles to escape from one end of the stent.
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Anderson Jeffrey Bruce
Diaz Stephen Hunter
Innovational Holdings, LLC.
Smith Nicholas A.
Wilkins, III Harry D.
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