Self-expanding devices and methods therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8986341
APP PUB NO 20140074238A1
SERIAL NO

14082010

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Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.

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  • INTERSECT ENT, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abbate, Anthony J Santa Clara, US 60 2737
Gale, David C Kennesaw, US 196 6251
Huang, Bin Pleasanton, US 402 5548
Kaufman, Richard E Los Gatos, US 14 1560
Zaler, Gail M Milpitas, US 18 1683

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