Methods of manufacturing a cover for an inflatable balloon

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10806617
APP PUB NO 20170340465A1
SERIAL NO

15678685

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The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.

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  • W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kanjickal, Deenu G Flagstaff, US 12 99
Nickerson, James J Flagstaff, US 13 111
Triebes, Thomas G Flagstaff, US 15 224

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