Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Hollow or tubular part or organ
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Gherbi, Suzette J-J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Hollow or tubular part or organ
C604S040000, C600S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07044979
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating morbid obesity in a body of a mammal having a gastrointestinal tract extending through a stomach and a pyloric sphincter and a wall forming the stomach and pyloric sphincter. At least one implant is formed in the wall in the vicinity of the pyloric sphincter to inhibit emptying of the stomach.
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Silverman David E.
Stein Alan
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Gherbi Suzette J-J
Scimed Life Systems Inc.
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