A circumferentially connected stent in a non-expanded state with a longitudinal axis, includes a first expansion column strut pair having a first expansion strut, a second expansion strut with a joining strut. The first expansion column strut pair defines a chevron shaped slot, and a plurality of the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6235053?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6235053 - Tubular stent consists of chevron-shape expansion struts and contralaterally attached diagonal connectors
