Devices, methods and systems for delivery of X-ray

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6496561
SERIAL NO

09036602

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The present invention includes a device for X-ray treatment in a passage, a method for positioning an X-ray emitter at a treatment area in the passage, a method for exposing a length of the treatment area, and a method for moving a catheter automatically. In addition, the present invention includes a bellows valve adapter and a hemostasis valve adapter that allows fluid to circulate between a sheath and an X-ray emitter within the device and allows movement of the X-ray emitter within the sheath. Further, the invention includes a catheter pullback assembly for retracting or advancing an X-ray emitter, a system for X-ray treatment in a body, and a treatment system for controlling an X-ray emitter.

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  • MEDTRONIC AVE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Andre, Patrick D Minneapolis, MN 1 24
Chornenky, Victor Ivan Minnetonka, MN 7 180
Eibs, Thomas E St. Louis Park, MN 3 123
Meyer, Steven Thomas St. Paul, MN 1 24

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