Variable length dilatation catheter apparatus and method

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PATENT NO 4564014
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06116923

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A dilatation catheter comprising an elongate elastomeric tube having a telescopic sheath received therearound to selectively expose varying lengths of tube or inflation. A wire extending through the tube provides for longitudinal stretching of the tube to reduce it diametrical cross-section. In one embodiment, port means within the tube may be exposed by contracting of the sheath to provide means whereby injections may be made through the tube.

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FOGARTY THOMAS JPORTOLA VALLEY CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chin, Albert K San Francisco, CA 299 28233
Fogarty, Thomas J 770 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304 208 23801

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