We are delighted to have received the grant of US Patent no 10,194,394 This builds on the earlier UK granted patent in protecting the design concept of the Flume Catheter. There is then an additional patent application in hand to protect the method of forming the critical balloon component from an inflatable element folded over the catheter tip. We understand that this will be important in securing the necessary investment in manufacturing and distribution to bring the Flume Catheter to market.