Patent ID: 8846131
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61F,B05B,B05D,B23K

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a coating on a stent having first and second members, the stent being supported by a collet in a first position such that a surface of the collet having a channel is in contact with the first member and such that the second member is spaced from and out of contact with the collet, the method comprising: spraying or drying the stent while the stent is supported by the collet in the first position; followed by placing the stent in a second position such that the first member is spaced from and out of contact with the collet and such that the second member is placed in contact with the surface of the collet having the channel; and followed by spraying or drying the stent while the stent is supported by collet in the second position.