Gastric band devices and drive systems
US8961393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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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