An emboli capturing system captures emboli in a body lumen. A first elongate member has a proximal end and a distal end. An expandable emboli capturing device is mounted proximate the distal end of the first elongate member, and is movable between a radially expanded position and a radially contracted...http://www.google.com/patents/US6663652?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6663652 - Distal protection device and method
