Method for constructing an organ of an animal by employing bands with electromagnetic actuators
US6309341A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An internal organ of a person is artificially contracted by a band implanted around the organ. The band has two ends which are coupled together by an electromagnetic actuator. When an electric current is applied to the electromagnetic actuator, the ends of the band are drawn together thereby tightening the band and contracting the organ.
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