Polymer shrink tubes and novel uses therefor

Details Polymer shrink tubes and novel uses therefor Polymer shrink tubes and novel uses therefor

2008-08-14

2010-06-15

Daniels, Matthew J (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Deforming the surface only

C264S313000, C264S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736571

ABSTRACT:
Novel polymer shrink tubes, such as fluoropolymer shrink tubes and novel uses thereof. The polymer shrink tubes include at least one three-dimensional pattern formed along at least a portion of the inner surface of the tube. The polymer shrink tubes can be used for, for example, embossing a pattern into a polymer tube. Further use includes, for example, forming a catheter with at least one channel located in the catheter wall.

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