Implantable pump system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8292800
APP PUB NO 20090312785A1
SERIAL NO

12480911

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A remotely adjustable gastric band system is provided. The system includes a gastric band, an implantable fluid reservoir, and a fluid handling device including a piezoelectric pump, and a drive or controller assembly. The piezoelectric pump includes a diaphragm having a compressible spring positioned at an actuator side of the diaphragm, and a space occupying layer disposed between the compressible spring and the actuator side.

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  • APOLLO ENDOSURGERY US, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mast, Gregory S Fremont, US 1 33
Pease, Matthew L Mountain View, US 23 3856
Sawyer, Kevin A Cupertino, US 9 98
Stone, Robert T Sunnyvale, US 47 3111

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