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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2011
Douglas L. Evans, Andover, MN (US);
Samuel L. Will, Edina, MN (US);
Michael T. Beck, Shakopee, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
James B. Guest, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Douglas L. Evans, Andover, MN (US);
Samuel L. Will, Edina, MN (US);
Michael T. Beck, Shakopee, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
James B. Guest, Phoenix, AZ (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
An ablation device comprises a balloon having an open proximal end and a closed distal end. A cylindrical tube extends into the balloon through the proximal end. An end support member is positioned at the distal end of the balloon. The end support member comprises a cylindrical portion facing the proximal end of the balloon. The cylindrical portion is received within a bore at the distal end of the tube. A seal is formed between the proximal end of the balloon and the cylindrical tube.