Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Hollow or container type article – Polymer or resin containing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-16
2008-09-16
Miggins, Michael C (Department: 1794)
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Hollow or container type article
Polymer or resin containing
C428S035700, C428S036900, C428S156000, C428S213000, C216S036000, C216S041000, C216S083000, C216S095000, C604S103000, C604S103080, C604S103090, C604S194000, C606S194000, C606S096000, C623S001110
Reexamination Certificate
active
10990011
ABSTRACT:
A balloon catheter and a method of making the balloon catheter, having a balloon which is bonded to an elongated shaft, and which has a first layer and a second layer and an improved bond between the balloon and the shaft. One aspect of the invention is directed to a balloon in which the balloon first layer includes eUHMWPE and has at least a section that has been oxidized with a chromic acid solution to provide improved bondability.
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Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Fulwider Patton LLP
Miggins Michael C
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