Coating apparatus – Projection or spray type – Projector combined with nonprojecting coater
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Edwards, Laura (Department: 1713)
Coating apparatus
Projection or spray type
Projector combined with nonprojecting coater
C118S322000, C118S323000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07958840
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods and apparatuses that reduce problems encountered during coating of a device, such as a medical device having a cylindrical shape. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus including a bi-directional rotation member. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method with a bi-directional indexing movement. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating solution supply member having a major axis oriented parallel to a gap between rollers on a coating apparatus. In an embodiment, the invention includes a device retaining member. In an embodiment, the invention includes an air nozzle or an air knife. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method including removing a static charge from a small diameter medical device.
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Edwards Laura
Pauly, DeVries Smith & Deffner L.L.C.
SurModics, Inc.
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