Implantable restriction system tension release mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9750629
SERIAL NO

12562267

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An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bork, Toralf Enges, CH 26 266
Byrum, Randal T South Lebanon, US 51 8265
Crivelli, Rocco Bellinzona, CH 39 600
Dlugos,, Jr Daniel F Middletown, US 49 3859
Garner, Dean L Cincinnati, US 10 5655
Ginggen, Alec J Plymouth, US 4 53
Hueil, Geoffrey C Mason, US 85 60557
Korvick, Donna L Maineville, US 70 41251
Krumanaker, David T Cincinnati, US 16 2515
Marcotte, Amy L Mason, US 60 7821
Messerly, Jeffrey D Cincinnati, US 296 84181
Moore, Kyle P Mason, US 92 44801
Mumaw, Daniel J Milford, US 122 19807
Nalagatla, Anil K Mason, US 120 32123
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, US 291 111241
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3140 1545392
Smith, Bret W Kings Mill, US 122 92629
Swayze, Jeffrey S Hamilton, US 533 354555
Swindon, Patrick J Cincinnati, US 18 5092
Thompson, Eric W Pleasant Plain, US 15 1713
Timm, Richard W Cincinnati, US 160 97699
Weaner, Lauren S Cincinnati, US 79 40122

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