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Inflation adaptor with magnetically-assisted loading

  • US 20040260237A1
  • Filed: 06/17/2003
  • Published: 12/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An adaptor for controlling actuation of an expandable device, the adaptor comprising:

  • a housing with a retaining portion which interacts to releasably retain a section of a hollow tubular body therein, the expandable device being disposed at a distal end of the hollow tubular body, wherein the retaining portion comprises at least one magnet for aligning the hollow tubular body in the housing; and

    an actuator, mounted on the housing, which drives an elongate member within the hollow tubular body to move said elongate member from a first position at least partially within said hollow tubular body to a second position at least partially within said hollow tubular body, the movement of the elongate member between the first and second positions enabling expansion of the expandable device.

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