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US8961393B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961393-B2 |
| Application number | US-94675710-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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Gastric banding devices, and drive systems designed to operate gastric banding devices, are disclosed. The gastric banding devices and drive systems intend to increase performance, durability, and simplicity over known gastric banding systems. Embodiments include transmission systems configured to output a variable force. Embodiments also include banding structures biased to apply a constrictive force to a patient's stomach. Supporting, or skeletal, structures are also disclosed. Various drive systems designed to improve power efficiency are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A gastric band device for the treatment of obesity, suitable for placement around the stomach of a patient and constriction of the stomach of the patient, comprising: a band configured to form a loop around a portion of the stomach of the patient; and a plurality of lever devices, each lever device is configured to apply a degree of constriction to the stomach of the patient, each lever device having a first end and a second end, the first end of each leve…
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- What does patent US8961393B2 cover?
- Gastric banding devices, and drive systems designed to operate gastric banding devices, are disclosed. The gastric banding devices and drive systems intend to increase performance, durability, and simplicity over known gastric banding systems. Embodiments include transmission systems configured to output a variable force. Embodiments also include banding structures biased to apply a constrictiv…
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- Rion Julien, Mosimann Laurent, Fridez Pierre, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F5/0053. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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