A thermoplastic member such as a length of tubing for forming a catheter balloon is sealed by radiant heat to a thermoplastic shaft of a medical device such as a Foley catheter. Radiant heat is supplied as a narrow annular band by an apparatus which also automatically locates portions of the shaft at...http://www.google.fr/patents/US4419169?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US4419169 - Apparatus for radiant heat sealing of balloon onto catheter shaft
Apparatus for radiant heat sealing of balloon onto catheter shaft