Method and apparatus for coating of substrates

Details Method and apparatus for coating of substrates Method and apparatus for coating of substrates

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Michener, Jennifer (Department: 1762)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

Implantable permanent prosthesis

C427S002100, C427S421100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125577

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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U.S. Appl. No. 10/976,193, filed Oct. 27, 2004, “Method and Apparatus for Coating of Substrates”.

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