Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-29
2011-10-25
Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3731)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043358
ABSTRACT:
A stent may comprise a plurality of serpentine bands that overlap along the length of the stent. Each serpentine band may comprise a plurality of alternating first struts and second struts connected by a plurality of alternating proximal turns and distal turns. Each first strut defines a curvilinear path different from that of each second strut.
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Anderson James
Jagger Karl A.
Weber Jan
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Hughes S. Thomas
Tanner Jocelin
Vidas Arrett & Steinkraus P.A.
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