Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Crane, Daniel C (Department: 3725)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C072S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11606423
ABSTRACT:
An assembly is provided which can crimp or compress an intraluminal device or measure the radial strength of an intraluminal device. The crimping assembly includes at least two moving-element subassemblies, each with a pair of moving elements. The moving elements having a first side and a second side joining at a tip. The moving-element subassembly is able to move in such a way that the moving elements move relative to each other from a first position with the tips offset from each other by a first distance, to a second position with the tips offset from each other by a second distance different than the first distance. The assembly also includes a movement assembly that interfaces with each of the moving-element subassemblies. The movement assembly moves the pairs of moving elements between the first position and the second position.
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Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Crane Daniel C
Fulwider Patton LLP
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