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Stent with micro-latching hinge joints

  • US 7,141,063 B2
  • Filed: 08/06/2003
  • Issued: 11/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A link for use in constructing an intravascular stent, comprising a flexible connector having first and second ends;

  • a first radial support member having a first end attached to said first end of said connector and having a second end extending away from said connector;

    a second radial support member having a first end attached to said second end of said connector and having a second end extending away from said connector;

    a first rotary ratchet means disposed at said first end of said first radial support member;

    a second rotary ratchet means disposed at said first end of said second radial support member;

    a third rotary ratchet means complementary to said second rotary ratchet means and disposed at said second end of said first radial support member; and

    , a fourth rotary ratchet means complementary to said first rotary ratchet means and disposed at said second end of said second radial support member.

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