Stent graft with internal tunnels and fenestrations and methods of use
US-12127930-B2 · Oct 29, 2024 · US
Medical devices including metallic films
US8998973B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998973-B2 |
| Application number | US-2586604-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
How to read this patent
A practical reading order for non-experts. Skip the full description unless you need deep technical detail.
- Title
What the patent document calls the invention.
- Abstract
A short plain-language summary of the technical disclosure.
- Assignees and inventors
Who owns or filed the patent and who is credited as inventor.
- Key dates
Filing, priority, publication, and grant dates set the timeline.
- First independent claim
The legal scope of protection — read this for what is actually claimed.
- CPC / IPC classifications
Technology tags used to group this patent with similar filings.
- Citations and related patents
Prior art links and similar publications in this corpus.
Abstract
Official abstract text for this publication.
An endoprosthesis for deployment within a body passage includes a framework and a metallic film, which can circumferentially surround the framework or be surrounded by the framework. The framework and metallic film can be attached without using a third material, e.g., without sewing. The framework can define a circumferential recess along at least a portion of its length and circumference. The recess accommodates at least a portion of the metallic film therein.
First claim
Opening claim text (preview).
What is claimed is: 1. An endoprosthesis for deployment within a body passage, comprising: a framework having a plurality of projecting eyelets disposed along a length of the framework; a tubular member comprising a metallic film having a thickness of about 50 μm or less and being generally coextensive with at least a portion of the framework, the tubular member having a plurality of fenestrations such that each eyelet passes through a different fenestration; and a plurality o…
Assignees
Inventors
Classifications
Human Necessities · mapped topic
- A61F2/07Primary
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Patent family
Related publications grouped by family.
External sources
Next steps
Free tools are coming soon. Tell us what you want to track and we'll notify you.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the same data shown on this page.
- What does patent US8998973B2 cover?
- An endoprosthesis for deployment within a body passage includes a framework and a metallic film, which can circumferentially surround the framework or be surrounded by the framework. The framework and metallic film can be attached without using a third material, e.g., without sewing. The framework can define a circumferential recess along at least a portion of its length and circumference. The …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Molaei Masoud, Correa Beren W, Peckham John, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/07. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
- What related patents are in patentsdb?
- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).