Method for mass transfer of micro-patterns onto medical devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8329021
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12914467

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This invention is directed to a new method of mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining. One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.

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  • VACTRONIX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

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Garza, Armando San Jose, US 24 150

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