APPARATUS FOR SECURING STENT BARBS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090082841A1
SERIAL NO

11861739

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A stent system comprising a stent body. At least one barb extends from the stent body and is configured such that a free end thereof is biased to extend radially outward from the stent body. A retaining mechanism is positioned to engage the at least one barb when the stent body is in a compressed state and retain the at least one barb in a tucked position relative to the stent body.

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ENDOLOGIX LLC2 MUSICK IRVINE CA 92618

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marthaler, Maurice Santa Rosa , US 16 2463
Zacharias, Isaac J Pleasanton , US 9 820

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