A cylindrical shaped stent to prevent arterial acute closure and subsequent restenosis formed of longitudinal wires of biocompatible metal. The wires are welded together in pairs at alternate ends with each pair of wires bent into a V-section. The wires are all formed into a cylinder welded closed to...http://www.google.de/patents/US4830003?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4830003 - Compressive stent and delivery system
