Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-03
2006-01-03
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C606S192000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06981978
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for maintaining a space-occupying device in a fixed relationship relative to a patient's stomach by manipulation of the stomach. In one variation, two or more regions of the stomach wall are brought into appromixation with one another and secured together in a manner that secures a space-occupying device within the stomach of the patient. In another variation, two or more regions of the stomach wall are wrapped around a space-occupying device to maintain the position of the space-occupying device relative to the stomach wall. In another variation, a system having a space-occupying member and a locking member capable holding the space-occupying member against the inner wall of the stomach are provided. In a further variation, a pouch is created within the stomach that receives and retains a space-occupying device.
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Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht LLP
Satiety, Inc.
Woo Julian W.
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