Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A graft for intraluminal delivery into a body passageway comprising: an elongate tube having first and second ends and formed of a plurality of expandable and deformable first tubular members, each tubular member having a longitudinal axis, the plurality of tubular members being aligned with their longitudinal axes being substantially parallel with each other, each tubular member being detached and spaced apart from adjacent tubular members, and the plurality of tubular members being embedded within a layer of a deformable and expandable plastic material; and means for securing the first end of the tube within a body passageway, the securing means being a second expandable and deformable tubular member having first and second ends, the first end of the tube being connected to the second end of the second tubular member, the second tubular member having a first diameter which permits intraluminal delivery of the tubular member and tube into the body passageway and the tubular member having a second, expanded and deformed diameter, upon the application from the interior of the tubular member of a radially, outwardly extending force, the second diameter being variable and dependent upon the amount of force applied to the tubular member, whereby the tubular member may be expanded and deformed to secure the first end of the tubular member within the body passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A graft for intraluminal delivery into a body passageway comprising: an elongate tube having first and second ends and formed of a plurality of expandable and deformable first tubular members, each tubular member having a longitudinal axis, the plurality of tubular members being aligned with their longitudinal axes being substantially parallel with each other, each tubular member being detached and spaced apart from adjacent tubular members, and the plurality of tubular members being embedded within a layer of a deformable and expandable plastic material; and means for securing the first end of the tube within a body passageway, the securing means being a second expandable and deformable tubular member having first and second ends, the first end of the tube being connected to the second end of the second tubular member, the second tubular member having a first diameter which permits intraluminal delivery of the tubular member and tube into the body passageway and the tubular member having a second, expanded and deformed diameter, upon the application from the interior of the tubular member of a radially, outwardly extending force, the second diameter being variable and dependent upon the amount of force applied to the tubular member, whereby the tubular member may be expanded and deformed to secure the first end of the tubular member within the body passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The graft of claim 1, wherein the securing means is adapted for securing the first end of the tube within an aorta as the body passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The graft of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second tubular member is connected to the tube by embedding a portion of the second end of the second tubular member in the deformable and expandable plastic material of the tube to which it is connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The graft of any of the preceding claims, wherein the plastic material is silicone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The graft of any claims 1 to 3, wherein the plastic material is polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The graft of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plastic material is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The graft of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plastic material is expanded polyurethane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The graft of any of the preceding claims, wherein a single flexible connector member is disposed between adjacent tubular members of the plurality of first tubular members which form the tube.