Medical balloon incorporating electroactive polymer and...

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Dougherty, Thomas M (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Piezoelectric polymers

C310S369000, C604S096010, C604S099010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07919910

ABSTRACT:
An expandable medical balloon having at least one static state, at least one expanded state, and at least one deflated state, the expandable medical balloon including at least one active region, the at least one active region including electroactive polymer.

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