Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Shaping one-piece blank by removing material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Shaping one-piece blank by removing material
C623S901000, C623S001110, C083S178000, C083S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06920677
ABSTRACT:
A method for manufacturing an endovascular support device comprises positioning a generally tubular member made of an implantable metal and having a generally cylindrical wall in a working relationship with a laser beam. A desired pattern is cut in the generally cylindrical wall in order to produce a stent having a plurality of openings and a plurality of edges. The stent is tumbled in a medium to round its edges and, in turn, to produce more rounded cross-sections of stent elements.
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Dolan Mark J.
Goshgarian Justin
Bryant David P.
Kenny Stephen
Medtronic Vascular Inc.
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