Inflatable toroidal-shaped balloons
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1. An inflatable balloon for medical use comprising at least two helically wrapped layers formed into a wrapped balloon with an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and an inflation means;
- wherein the inner diameter of the balloon is adjacent to an opening traversing the balloon in an inflated state.
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Abstract
An inflatable toroidal-shaped balloon for medical use is provided with a central opening traversing the balloon in an inflated state. The balloon is useful to achieve larger outer diameters than conventional balloons.
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53 Claims
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1. An inflatable balloon for medical use comprising at least two helically wrapped layers formed into a wrapped balloon with an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and an inflation means;
- wherein the inner diameter of the balloon is adjacent to an opening traversing the balloon in an inflated state.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. An inflatable balloon for medical use comprising at least two helically wrapped layers formed into at least two wrapped balloons each with an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a treatment element and an inflation means;
- wherein the inner diameter of the balloon is adjacent to an opening traversing the balloon in an inflated state.
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45. A method of making an inflatable toroidal-shaped balloon comprising the steps of:
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helically wrapping at least two layers of composite film around a tube; applying heat to the helically wrapped layers, bonding the helically wrapped layers together; inflating the helically wrapped layers through a hole in the tube; and pinching and sealing the inflated helically wrapped layers together forming a toroidal-shaped balloon. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47)
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48. A method of controlling the flow through a vessel comprising the steps of
positioning the toroidal-shaped balloon in a desired location in a vessel; - and
inflating the balloon to a desired pressure thereby reducing the open area and reducing the flow through the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50)
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51. A method of controlling the flow through a vessel comprising the steps of :
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positioning the toroidal-shaped balloon in a desired location in a vessel; and inflating the balloon to a desired pressure thereby increasing the diameter of the vessel and increasing the open area and increasing flow through the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53)
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