Braided endoluminal device having tapered filaments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6685738
APP PUB NO 20020007210A1
SERIAL NO

09949586

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A stent comprising a plurality of continuous filaments braided together, at least one filament comprising a tapered filament having at least one first region having a first, relatively-larger cross-sectional area and at least one second region having a second, relatively-smaller cross-sectional area. The stent itself may have a tapered diameter, such as from one end to the other. A method for treating a lumen with the stent is also claimed

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  • LIFESHIELD SCIENCES LLC;SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chouinard, Paul F Maple Grove, MN 54 4605
Haverkost, Patrick A Brooklyn Center, MN 90 4592
Peiffer, Dennis A Maple Grove, MN 30 2282
Roberts, George T Weston, MA 33 4898

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