Devices and methods for dilating tissues

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9446225
APP PUB NO 20100211093A1
SERIAL NO

12693336

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Described here are devices and methods for dilating tissues. In other variations, the dilatation device comprises a slotted or expandable tube that may expand to dilate tissue. In still other variations, the dilatation device comprises two or more hinged or movable plate members that separate to dilate tissue. In yet other variations, the dilation device may comprise one or more flexible members. One or more portions of the dilatation device may be detachable from the device in the body, and dilatation device may release one or more implants into the body. In some of these variations, the dilatation device may additionally be used to expand one or more implants or other devices within the body. In some variations the dilatation device may release one or more substances that may hold dilated tissue in a dilated configuration.

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INTERSECT ENT INC1555 ADAMS DRIVE MENLO PARK CA 94025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abbate, Anthony J Santa Clara, US 60 2737
Gale, David C San Jose, US 196 6251
Huang, Bin Pleasanton, US 402 5548
Kaufman, Richard E Los Gatos, US 14 1560
Stimson, Susan P Menlo Park, US 2 4
Zaler, Gail M Milpitas, US 18 1683

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