Glass manufacturing – Processes – Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform
Patent
1990-08-27
1992-11-17
Woo, Jay H.
Glass manufacturing
Processes
Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform
65102, 264221, 264317, 264571, 264573, B29C 5700
Patent
active
051639890
ABSTRACT:
A mold and method for forming a balloon for dilatation catheters, particularly balloons with a prismlike shape with a transverse polygonal cross section when the internal pressure is at atmospheric conditions. Upon inflation to higher internal pressures, the balloon assumes a normal circular cross section. The balloon shape is particularly suitable for balloons formed of polyethylene terephthalate and the like which are not readily heat settable. Reduced deflated profiles are obtained. The mold is formed by first making a preformed core member which has the shape and dimensions which are desired for the balloon. A heat-formable tubular member, preferably formed of borosilicate glass such as PYREX, is disposed about the core member, subjected to heat and an internal vacuum so as to be shaped onto the exterior of the core member. Once shaped, the tubular member is allowed to cool and set, the core member is dissolved away, leaving the shaped glass mold having an internal molding chamber with the desired shape and dimensions for the inflatable balloon.
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Campbell Peter F.
Ryan Timothy J.
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Davis Robert B.
Woo Jay H.
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