Intravascular antenna

Details Intravascular antenna Intravascular antenna

2004-05-06

2009-02-24

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07496397

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an elongate intravascular device adapted to be advanced through a vessel of a subject. The present invention further includes an antenna which is disposed on an inflatable member such that the antenna can be increased or decreased in size to more accurately tune the system in which it is employed.

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Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for Application No. PCT/US2005/016098.
International Search Report for PCT/US2005/016098, dated Oct. 20, 2005.

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