Laser cutting process for forming stents

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8872062
APP PUB NO 20100193483A1
SERIAL NO

12699336

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Systems and methods for improving the cutting efficiency and cut profile of stent strut is provided. A means for altering the energy distribution of a laser beam is provided, along with various ways of controlling a laser to provide for improved strut configurations are provided. A method for improved cutting speeds using a combination of laser sources is also provided.

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  • ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Li San Jose, US 916 8390
Ku, Yu-Chun San Jose, US 7 230
Von, Oepen Randolf Los Altos, US 201 6863
Yribarren, Travis Campbell, US 18 609

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