Tip with encapsulated marker band

US9056180B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9056180-B2
Application numberUS-12752505-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 12, 2005
Priority dateMay 12, 2005
Publication dateJun 16, 2015
Grant dateJun 16, 2015

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A catheter tip assembly comprises a marker band and a catheter tip. The catheter tip has an inner lumen therethrough and an outer portion and an inner portion with the marker band disposed therebetween.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A catheter tip assembly comprising: a catheter tip having a lumen therethrough, the catheter tip having an outer portion disposed about a marker band and an inner portion about which the marker band is disposed, the inner portion comprising strips that extend longitudinally along the length of the marker band, the strips are separated by gaps. 2. The catheter tip assembly of claim 1 wherein the inner portion is constructed of a…

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What does patent US9056180B2 cover?
A catheter tip assembly comprises a marker band and a catheter tip. The catheter tip has an inner lumen therethrough and an outer portion and an inner portion with the marker band disposed therebetween.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Powell August L, Prindle Katherine M, Goodin Richard L, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M25/001. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 16 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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