#$%^&*AU2017200026A120170202.pdf#####ABSTRACT A balloon cover is provided to enhance the performance of a medical balloon, wherein the balloon cover includes first and second portions, the first and second portions each comprising a working length integrally connected to a tapered end having an aperture located at an apex of the tapered end; and wherein the tapered ends of the first and second portions are located at opposite ends of the balloon cover and the working lengths of the first and second portions of the balloon cover overlap at least a substantial portion of the balloon working length. 8547505_1 (GHMatters) P95704.AU.22 of 15 206 200 202 ___________202 204 204 208 FIG. 2 325 306 311 312 318 314 308 32031 3316 322 304 310 304F A 325 302 314 312 FIG. 3A