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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2006
Filed:
May. 20, 2003
Stephen J. Tiernan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Jeong S. Lee, Diamond Bar, CA (US);
Mina W. B. Chow, Campbell, CA (US);
Stephen G. Schaible, Anaheim, CA (US);
Stephen J. Tiernan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Jeong S. Lee, Diamond Bar, CA (US);
Mina W. B. Chow, Campbell, CA (US);
Stephen G. Schaible, Anaheim, CA (US);
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing a co-extruded, tapered multi-layer shaft. A co-extruded, tapered multi-layer shaft may be fabricated by selecting a first material for the inner layer of the shaft and a second material for the outer layer of the shaft. The first and second materials are then co-extruded by a co-extrusion system including a puller with programmable tapering capabilities. The system forms a hollow tubing having an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the tubing has the desired tapered characteristics. The result is a tapered tubular shaft having an inner layer and an outer layer.