Gripping device for implanting, repositioning or extracting an object within a body vessel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6156055
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09274108

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A gripping device operative within a body vessel which includes an elongate, flexible support body having a plurality of spaced gripping members attached to the support body to extend axially outwardly from the outer end thereof. The gripping members are formed to have an expansion position where they angle laterally from the support body. A cone shaped flexible liner forming an open ended enclosure in the expansion position of the gripping members has an outer end connected to the distal ends of the gripping members and an inner end connected to the support body. The flexible liner is surrounded by the gripping members.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • C.R. BARD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ravenscroft, Adrian C Milton, MA 35 4655

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