Automatically adjusting band system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8591532
APP PUB NO 20090204132A1
SERIAL NO

12029806

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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 has a plurality of actuators configured to change shape upon the application of energy thereto such that sequential activation of the plurality of actuators is 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 3885
Harris, Jason L Mason, US 1472 426355
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, US 291 111998
Plescia, David N Cincinnati, US 65 10727
Yates, David C West Chester, US 661 301780
Zeiner, Mark S Mason, US 264 74647

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