Implantable restriction system with release mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8672830
APP PUB NO 20110071341A1
SERIAL NO

12562310

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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 engaging 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 release mechanism is provided for the tension element.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Thomas E Loveland, US 40 2223
Bork, Toralf Enges, CH 26 266
Byrum, Randal T South Lebanon, US 51 8283
Chen, Christine H Cincinnati, US 2 63
Conlon, Sean P Loveland, US 143 34046
Crivelli, Rocco Bellinzona, CH 39 600
Dlugos,, Jr Daniel F Middletown, US 49 3870
Garner, Dean L Cincinnati, US 10 5672
Ginggen, Alec J Plymouth, US 4 53
Krumanaker, David T Cincinnati, US 16 2519
Marcotte, Amy L Mason, US 60 7842
Nalagatla, Anil K Mason, US 120 32265
Smith, Bret W Kings Mill, US 123 92989
Swayze, Jeffrey S Hamilton, US 533 355838
Timm, Richard W Cincinnati, US 160 98025

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