公开(公告)号：US20160008589A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14795804

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: Interface Associates, Inc.

Inventor： Josef J. Stupecky ,  Eric Mabry

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1002 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M25/1029 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  A61M2025/1013 ,  A61M2025/1075 ,  A61M2025/1084 ,  A61M2025/1088

Abstract: A nested balloon is provided where each balloon is formed from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, nested balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such nested balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The nested balloons can have layers with low-friction surfaces. The nested balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods.

Abstract translation: 提供嵌套气球，其中每个气球由优化内壁拉伸的管道形成，从而提供最大的球囊强度。 高压嵌套气球设置有允许滑动的层，使得气球具有非常高的压力等级和韧性，但是优异的折叠特性。 还提供了使用现有气囊成形设备来生产这种嵌套气球的方法。 嵌套气球可以具有低摩擦表面的层。 嵌套气球优选使用各种方法制造。

公开(公告)号：US09833600B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14065243

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: INTERFACE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Inventor： Josef J. Stupecky ,  Eric Mabry

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1036 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  A61M2025/1075 ,  Y10T156/101 ,  Y10T428/1317

Abstract: A multi-layered balloon is provided where each layer is formed such that each layer is made from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, multi-layer balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such multi-layer balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The multi-layer balloons can have alternating structural and lubricating layers, or layers with low-friction surfaces. The multi-layer balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods including nesting, co-extrusion, or a combination of nesting and co-extrusion. The multi-layer balloons have balloon layers having substantially similar, or the same, high degree of biaxial orientation of their polymer molecules such that each balloon layer of the multi-layer balloon will fail at approximately the same applied pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20180064917A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15701839

申请日：2017-09-12

Applicant: INTERFACE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Inventor： Josef J. Stupecky ,  Eric Mabry

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1036 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  A61M2025/1075 ,  Y10T156/101 ,  Y10T428/1317

Abstract: A multi-layered balloon is provided where each layer is formed such that each layer is made from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, multi-layer balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such multi-layer balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The multi-layer balloons can have alternating structural and lubricating layers, or layers with low-friction surfaces. The multi-layer balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods including nesting, co-extrusion, or a combination of nesting and co-extrusion. The multi-layer balloons have balloon layers having substantially similar, or the same, high degree of biaxial orientation of their polymer molecules such that each balloon layer of the multi-layer balloon will fail at approximately the same applied pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20160114141A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14924278

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: Interface Associates, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Mabry ,  Matthew F. Tonge ,  Don Ngo-Chu ,  Kevin Justin Herrera

IPC: A61M25/10 ,  B29D23/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/1029 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M2025/1013 ,  A61M2025/1031 ,  A61M2025/1075 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29L2031/7543

Abstract: A nested balloon is provided where each balloon is formed from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, nested balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such nested balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The nested balloons can have layers with low-friction surfaces. The nested balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods, including pressurized constrained annealing.

Abstract translation: 提供嵌套气球，其中每个气球由优化内壁拉伸的管道形成，从而提供最大的球囊强度。 高压嵌套气球设置有允许滑动的层，使得气球具有非常高的压力等级和韧性，但是优异的折叠特性。 还提供了使用现有气囊成形设备来生产这种嵌套气球的方法。 嵌套气球可以具有低摩擦表面的层。 嵌套气球优选使用各种方法制造，包括加压约束退火。

公开(公告)号：US20140319750A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14265967

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Interface Associates, Inc.

Inventor： David E. Yanes ,  Eric Mabry ,  Malik Sumnani

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1038 ,  Y10T29/49998

Abstract: An apparatus for gripping a balloon catheter during folding (i.e., fluting) is provided. The apparatus includes a base unit, a back gripper and a front gripper. The front gripper is configured to straighten an inner lumen of the balloon catheter. A method for gripping a balloon catheter during fluting is also provided. The method can include the steps of straightening an inner lumen of the balloon catheter and aligning the inner lumen with a central axis when straightened. The method further can include the steps of providing a plurality of arms coupled to the base unit and arranged in a pattern about a central axis, translating the plurality of arms in a radial direction toward and away from the central axis, fluting the balloon catheter with a plurality of blades coupled to the plurality of arms.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在折叠期间夹紧球囊导管（即，凹槽）的装置。 该装置包括基座单元，后夹具和前夹具。 前夹具构造成矫正球囊导管的内腔。 还提供了一种在凹槽期间夹持球囊导管的方法。 该方法可以包括如下步骤：矫直球囊导管的内腔，并且当矫直时将内腔与中心轴对准。 该方法还可以包括以下步骤：提供耦合到基座单元并以围绕中心轴线的图案布置的多个臂，沿着径向方向将多个臂朝向和远离中心轴线平移，使球囊导管与 耦合到所述多个臂的多个叶片。

公开(公告)号：US20140116606A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14065243

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: INTERFACE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Inventor： Josef J. Stupecky ,  Eric Mabry

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1036 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  A61M2025/1075 ,  Y10T156/101 ,  Y10T428/1317

Abstract: A multi-layered balloon is provided where each layer is formed such that each layer is made from tubing that optimizes the inner wall stretch thus providing maximum balloon strength. The high pressure, multi-layer balloon is provided with layers that allow for slipping, such that the balloon has a very high pressure rating and toughness, yet excellent folding characteristics. Methods for producing such multi-layer balloons using existing balloon forming equipment are also provided. The multi-layer balloons can have alternating structural and lubricating layers, or layers with low-friction surfaces. The multi-layer balloons are preferably manufactured using a variety of methods including nesting, co-extrusion, or a combination of nesting and co-extrusion. The multi-layer balloons have balloon layers having substantially similar, or the same, high degree of biaxial orientation of their polymer molecules such that each balloon layer of the multi-layer balloon will fail at approximately the same applied pressure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多层气囊，其中形成每层，使得每层由优化内壁拉伸的管制成，从而提供最大的球囊强度。 高压多层气囊设置有允许滑动的层，使得球囊具有非常高的压力等级和韧性，但优异的折叠特性。 还提供了使用现有气球成形设备制造这种多层气球的方法。 多层气球可以具有交替的结构和润滑层或具有低摩擦表面的层。 多层气囊优选使用各种方法制造，包括嵌套，共挤出或嵌套和共挤出的组合。 多层气囊具有其聚合物分子具有基本相似或相同的高度双轴取向的球囊层，使得多层球囊的每个球囊层将在大致相同的施加压力下失效。