Device and method for treating hydrocephalus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7524298
APP PUB NO 20050277865A1
SERIAL NO

11137852

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A shunt system for use in a human body that is formed from a length of tube that is configured as a pump. The length of tube may be configured as a hydroimpedance pomp, whose surfaces are pressed to pump fluid in the specified direction and way. The length of tube that forms the pump may be connected to shunt inlet and outlet parts, and may also include a valve that is adjustable to prevent back draining of fluid.

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  • CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gharib, Morteza San Marino , US 228 9363
Gharib, Mostafa Cologne , DE 1 59
Rinderknecht, Derek Pasadena , US 28 287

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