18403261. TAPERED BALLOON simplified abstract (BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.)

TAPERED BALLOON

Organization Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor(s)

Daryl Lee Martin of Plymouth MN (US)

Jeffrey S. Lindquist of Maple Grove MN (US)

Joel M. Wasdyke of Independence MN (US)

TAPERED BALLOON - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18403261 titled 'TAPERED BALLOON

The patent application describes balloon catheters with a tapered balloon design and methods for manufacturing tapered balloons.

• The method involves forming a balloon tube from two different materials, positioning it in a balloon mold, and blow molding it to create a tapered balloon.
• This innovation allows for the creation of balloons with a tapered shape, which can be beneficial in medical devices for specific applications.
• The use of different materials in the balloon tube allows for precise control over the tapering process, resulting in a more uniform and reliable product.
• Tapered balloons can improve the performance and effectiveness of medical devices, providing better outcomes for patients.
• This technology could have applications in various medical procedures where precise control and shaping of balloons are required.

Questions about Balloon Catheters with Tapered Balloon Design:

1. How do tapered balloons in medical devices improve patient outcomes?

  - Tapered balloons can provide better performance and effectiveness in medical procedures, leading to improved results for patients.

2. What are the advantages of using different materials in the balloon tube for manufacturing tapered balloons?

  - Using different materials allows for more precise control over the tapering process, resulting in a more uniform and reliable product.

Original Abstract Submitted

Balloon catheters having a tapered balloon design and methods for manufacturing tapered balloons. An illustrative method for forming a tapered balloon for use in a medical device may comprise forming a balloon tube, the balloon tube may be formed from a first material and a second material different from the first material, positioning the balloon tube within a balloon mold, and blow molding the tapered balloon tube within the balloon mold to form a balloon.