US Patent No: 8,195,296

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Apparatus for treating stress and urge incontinence

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Abstract

Apparatus is provided, including an implantable mechanical support, shaped to support a portion of a urethra of a patient. One or more electrodes are coupled to the mechanical support, so as to contact tissue of the patient when the mechanical support is implanted in the patient. A control unit drives the electrodes to apply a current to the tissue. A method for treating a patient is also provided, including implanting a mechanical support in a position that supports a urethra of a patient. In response to increased pelvic pressure of the patient, a substance stored in a portion of the mechanical support that is not under the urethra is moved to a portion of the mechanical support that is under the urethra. Other embodiments are also described.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONMINNETONKA, MN331

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gross, Yosef Moshav Mazor, IL 36 400
Longhini, Ross A West Lakeland, MN 12 185

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