US Patent No: 7,766,820

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Expandable sheath tubing

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Abstract

An introducer sheath or catheter can be formed in two or more layers with an inner layer made of a higher durometer material and an outer layer made of a lower durometer material. The inner layer can have one or a combination of the following: one or more longitudinal slits, overlapping portions, monolithic hinges, or other formations to allow for radial expansion.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.NEWARK, DE1006

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Core, Lee A Cambridge, MA 6 58

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