The invention is directed to a self-expanding stent for implantation into a body lumen, such as an artery. The stent consists of a plurality of radially expandable cylindrical elements generally aligned on a common longitudinal stent axis and interconnected by a plurality of interconnecting members placed...http://www.google.de/patents/US20010051822?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20010051822 - Self-expanding stent with enhanced delivery precision and stent delivery system
