Patent ID: 8002716
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing an elongate structure from a two-dimensional layout, said method comprising: obtaining a support plate having a pre-determined, patterned recess formed in a surface thereof; depositing a first series of individual flexible interconnects into said recess, said flexible interconnects having a pre-determined configuration and being aligned parallel to one another in a common plane as supported by said support plate; adhering at least one rigid member to each of said flexible interconnects of said first series; adhering a second series of individual flexible interconnects to said rigid members to form an arrangement of a plurality of stations, wherein each of said second series of flexible interconnects is adhered to two rigid members of adjacent flexible interconnects of said first series; removing said arrangement from said support plate; and folding, systematically, said arrangement on itself and causing at least some of said stations to be supported about a central spine to form said elongate structure.