Occlusion, anchoring, tensioning and flow direction apparatus and methods for use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7331980
APP PUB NO 20030199913A1
SERIAL NO

10457595

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Wires, catheters, endoscopes, etc. and their methods that have flow directed distal ends, which allow and facilitate management of these devices during use are disclosed. Additionally instant invention allows for distal anchoring so that the device will remain in a location once it has arrived and its method for use. Further, the instant invention describes an apparatus and method for a tensioning characteristic to be applied along the device once it is place that will facilitate the passing of another member along the initially placed member. Last, a novel occluder is disclosed and its method of use.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dubrul, William R Redwood City, CA 48 9810
Fulton, Richard E Grand Junction, CO 28 6039

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