Mechanically adjustable gastric band
CA 2490164 C · Owner: Uth, Joshua R. · Inventors: Hassler, William L.; Ortiz, Mark S.; Byrum, Randal T.
Overview
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The present invention is a mechanically adjustable gastric band system for restricting food intake through the stomach of a patient. The adjustable gastric band system may be self actuating or may include a band actuator that is remotely controllable therefore not requiring transcutaneous needle injections of a fluid.
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- Filed December 13, 2004 and granted August 14, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 13, 2024.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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