External counterpulsation device using electroactive polymer actuators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7491185
APP PUB NO 20050043657A1
SERIAL NO

10645814

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The present invention provides an exterior counterpulsation (ECP) system that includes a garment for being worn on the exterior of a patient's body. The garment includes electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators connected thereto. In one embodiment, the EAP actuators are woven into the garment. In another embodiment, they are mounted to the garment surface.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Couvillon,, Jr Lucien A Concord, US 3 152

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