Sheath introduction apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8753368
APP PUB NO 20110144618A1
SERIAL NO

13032954

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The present disclosure relates to a sheath system for enabling access through an opening in the body of a patient is provided. The sheath system includes a dilation assembly having a radially expandable tubular sheath defining a lumen having a first cross-sectional area when in a non-expanded condition, and a handle assembly operatively coupled to a proximal end of tubular sheath, the handle assembly defining an aperture formed therein, and a first thread defined on the handle in the aperture thereof. The sheath system further includes an expansion assembly including a tubular member defining a lumen having a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area of the tubular sheath of the dilation assembly and having an outer surface defining a second thread, the second thread being arranged for engaging the first thread.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeSantis, Robert West Redding, US 16 3502
Gresham, Richard D Guilford, US 60 19059
Wenchell, Thomas Durham, US 107 27867

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