Automatically adjusting band system with MEMS pump

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8057492
APP PUB NO 20090204131A1
SERIAL NO

12029794

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Devices and methods for forming a restriction in a patient are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a restriction system is provided including an implantable restriction device, an implantable port in fluid communication with the implantable restriction device, and an implantable pump in fluid communication with the restriction device. In general, the implantable restriction device is adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient, and the implantable port is configured to receive fluid from a fluid source external to the patient. The implantable pump is a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device effective to create pumping action to move fluid through the pump.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dlugos,, Jr Daniel F Middletown, US 49 3859
Harris, Jason L Mason, US 1467 419583
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, US 291 111241
Plescia, David N Cincinnati, US 65 10634
Yates, David C West Chester, US 660 298149
Zeiner, Mark S Mason, US 264 73898

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