Implantable restriction system tension release mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9750629
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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 INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bork, Toralf Enges, CH 28 289
Byrum, Randal T South Lebanon, US 51 8779
Crivelli, Rocco Bellinzona, CH 39 618
Dlugos,, Jr Daniel F Middletown, US 49 4284
Garner, Dean L Cincinnati, US 10 6275
Ginggen, Alec J Plymouth, US 4 55
Hueil, Geoffrey C Mason, US 88 68348
Korvick, Donna L Maineville, US 71 45752
Krumanaker, David T Cincinnati, US 17 2743
Marcotte, Amy L Mason, US 60 8946
Messerly, Jeffrey D Cincinnati, US 305 96331
Moore, Kyle P Mason, US 97 49858
Mumaw, Daniel J Milford, US 124 23106
Nalagatla, Anil K Mason, US 123 36942
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, US 294 121480
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Smith, Bret W Kings Mill, US 125 103755
Swayze, Jeffrey S Hamilton, US 539 396311
Swindon, Patrick J Cincinnati, US 18 5504
Thompson, Eric W Pleasant Plain, US 15 1999
Timm, Richard W Cincinnati, US 162 109266
Weaner, Lauren S Cincinnati, US 81 45806

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