Electronically enhanced access port for a fluid filled implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9125718
APP PUB NO 20130281773A1
SERIAL NO

13923076

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The present invention provides for an access port configured to detect its tilt within the body to facilitate a physician's access thereto. The access port can include a tilt detector to detect tilt datum, and a display screen to display the tilt of the access port. In addition, the tilt detector and the display screen can indicate whether the access port is flipped or not. The tilt detector can include an accelerometer to aid in determining the tilt of the access port.

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  • APOLLO ENDOSURGERY US, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Augarten, Mike Goleta, US 21 134

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