Methods and devices for percutaneously modifying organs to treat patients

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7931580
APP PUB NO 20070173888A1
SERIAL NO

11693630

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Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.

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GERTNER MICHAEL520 LAUREL STREET MENLO PARK CA 94025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brommer, Robert Fremont, US 14 1491
Gertner, Michael Menlo Park, US 170 13585
Sheehan, Neil Atherton, US 12 1024

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