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Angioplasty light guide catheter for the removal of stenoses using laser light energy
Assignee: Schneider Europe GmbH
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Filing: 1991-02-15
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Granted: 1993-01-05
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Expires: 2011-02-15
Abstract
Abstract An angioplasty balloon catheter wherein the balloon thereof has connected to its wall a plurality of laser light guides which are inlaid in the balloon wall so that the distal ends of the light guides can be moved radially outwardly and inwardly by changing pressure within the balloon.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugen Hofmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; A61B18/24; A61B18/245; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22038; A61B2017/22051; A61B2017/22061; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
Angioplasty light guide catheter for the removal of stenoses using laser light energy, with a dilatation balloon to be introduced percutaneously into the vessel to be treated and with several light guides which end in the area of the dilatation balloon for emission and at the proximal end of a shaft of the catheter for admission of the laser light, characterized in that the light guides have, at least in the area of the dilatation balloon, a diameter which is not substantially greater than the thickness of the wall of the dilatation balloon and are connected to the wall and in particular inlaid in the latter in such a way that, at their distal ends, they can be moved radially outwards and inwards by means of pressure changes in the dilatation balloon while remaining substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
Angioplasty light guide catheter for the removal of stenoses using laser light energy, with a dilatation balloon to be introduced percutaneously into the vessel to be treated and with several light guides which end in the area of the dilatation balloon for emission and at the proximal end of a shaft of the catheter for admission of the laser light, characterized in that the light guides have, at least in the area of the dilatation balloon, a diameter which is not substantially greater than the thickness of the wall of the dilatation balloon and are connected to the wall and in particular inlaid in the latter in such a way that, at their distal ends, they can be moved radially outwards and inwards by means of pressure changes in the dilatation balloon while remaining substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the light guides are flexible phases with a diameter smaller than about 0.5 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the light guides are embedded in the wall of the dilatation balloon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall has an inner layer on which an outer layer is applied, and in that the light guides are embedded in the outer layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Catheter according to claim 4, characterized in that the outer layer is made of silicone rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Catheter according to one of claim 1, characterized in that the wall of the dilatation balloon is made of relatively soft and flexible plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that it is connected to a pulsating xenon-chloride excimer laser.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-05 | 1996-07-06 | 1997-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-05 | 2000-07-06 | 2001-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-05 | 2004-07-06 | 2005-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |