Surgery – Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or... – Implanted
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...
Implanted
C600S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06921360
ABSTRACT:
Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.
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Bonham, Esq. David B.
Boston Scientific SciMed. Inc.
Lacyk John P.
Mayer Fortkort & Williams PC
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