A balloon catheter is provided having an expandable distal portion, said expandable portion having a proximal end, a distal end and distal expansion means, said expandable portion being adapted for expansion at its distal end, from its distal end to its proximal end. A stent delivery system is provided...http://www.google.de/patents/US6036697?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6036697 - Balloon catheter with balloon inflation at distal end of balloon