Nipro has been granted a patent for a balloon catheter featuring an inflatable balloon with a straight tube portion and a tapered tip-end. The design includes projections on the balloon’s surface, with the second projection at the tapered end being taller and wider than the first projection on the straight portion. GlobalData’s report on Nipro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nipro, Wearable drug delivery devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nipro's grant share as of June 2024 was 53%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Balloon catheter with tapered projections for enhanced functionality
The patent US12042613B2 describes a novel balloon catheter designed for medical applications. The catheter features an inflatable balloon located at its tip-end, which consists of a straight tube portion and a tapered portion that narrows towards the tip. Notably, the balloon is equipped with projections that extend linearly along its outer surface. These projections include a first projection situated on the straight tube portion and a second, larger projection located on the tapered portion. The second projection is characterized by a greater height and width compared to the first projection, enhancing its functionality.
Further details in the claims specify that the second projection extends axially along the tapered portion, with its height increasing from the base-end to the tip-end of the catheter. This design allows for a continuous increase in height and width of the second projection as it approaches the tip, potentially improving the catheter's performance during medical procedures. The claims emphasize the unique structural features of the balloon catheter, which may contribute to its effectiveness in various clinical applications.
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