Patent ID: 7156870
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stent delivery system comprising: a plate mechanism having a plurality of plates configured for forming a circular configuration, a wire in operative communication with the plurality of plates for controlling the formation of the circular configuration, each of the plurality of plates defining at least one opening for passage there through of the wire wherein at least one of the plurality of plates rotates in a clockwise direction and at least one adjacent plate of the at least one of the plurality of plates rotates in a counter-clockwise direction during formation of the circular configuration; a spring mechanism configured to adjust the tightness of the wire for maintaining the plurality of plates in one of a plurality of configurations including the circular configuration; a stent configured and dimensioned for being supported by a portion of each of the plurality of plates; and an control mechanism for controlling the spring mechanism to position the plurality of plates in one of the plurality of configurations.