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SLEEVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY

  • US 20140120287A1
  • Filed: 10/29/2013
  • Published: 05/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of manufacturing a constraining sleeve comprising:

  • applying at least one first layer of film around an outer surface of a longitudinally extending mandrel;

    orienting at least one reinforcing fiber longitudinally along said mandrel and against said at least one first layer of film;

    applying at least one additional layer of film around said mandrel over both of said first layer of film and said at least one reinforcing fiber;

    forming a film tube by bonding said layers;

    removing said film tube from said mandrel;

    flattening said film tube into a sheet material having generally parallel opposing edges; and

    shaping said flattened film tube into a tubular shape by bringing said opposing edges into proximity.

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