An expandable slide and lock stent is provided that comprises a plurality of radial elements interconnected to form a tubular member. Each radial element can comprise a helical backbone and at least one elongate member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. Each backbone...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7947071?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7947071 - Expandable slide and lock stent