A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential...http://www.google.ca/patents/US8114115?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8114115 - Support frame for an embolic protection device