Nozzle for use in coating a stent

Details Nozzle for use in coating a stent Nozzle for use in coating a stent

2002-12-17

2008-03-04

Tadesse, Yewebdar (Department: 1734)

Coating apparatus

Projection or spray type

C118S323000, C239S291000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338557

ABSTRACT:
A nozzle for use in a coating apparatus for the application of a coating substance to a stent is provided.

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