Patent ID: 6221042
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A catheter balloon comprising:an inflatable member having a proximal waist and a distal waist, wherein in use the catheter balloon extends parallel with, and overlaps the waists of the balloon, said waists securely sealing the catheter balloon to a catheter shaft proximate the ends of the catheter balloon;a centermost balloon section, a portion of which extends over the waists of the balloon when deflated; anda proximal and a distal cone section, the cone sections connecting each end of the centermost section of the catheter balloon to the waists of the balloon, wherein the balloon includes a conical angle as defined by the interior angle formed between the centermost section and the cone sections of the catheter balloon when inflated that is 90 degrees or less.