Nanotube paper-based medical device
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1. A medical device, comprising:
- an electrode;
a ring of nanotube paper surrounding the electrode;
an electrolyte injected into the nanotube paper; and
a balloon membrane surrounding the nanotube paper;
two conductors attached respectively to the electrode and the nanotube paper.
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Abstract
A medical device is disclosed which may include the use of carbon nanotube paper. The medical device may be provided in the form of a balloon catheter wherein the nanotube paper is mounted about an electrode and into which an electrically conductive fluid is dispersed. An elastomeric sheath may then be provided about the nanotube paper. Actuation of the electrode may cause generation of microbubbles within the fluid and thereby cause the paper to expand.
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8 Claims
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1. A medical device, comprising:
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an electrode; a ring of nanotube paper surrounding the electrode; an electrolyte injected into the nanotube paper; and
a balloon membrane surrounding the nanotube paper;two conductors attached respectively to the electrode and the nanotube paper. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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