公开(公告)号：US20110071341A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562310

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm

IPC分类号： A61F2/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/003 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A release mechanism is provided for the tension element.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张紧元件控制由细长构件施加的抵抗患者身体器官或管道的张力。 为张力元件提供释放机构。

公开(公告)号：US20110071558A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562267

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Toralf Bork ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Lauren S. Weaner

IPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 张力释放机构与张力元件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20110071646A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562279

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Thomas E. Adams ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Wells D. Haberstich ,  Geoffrey C. Hueil ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kyle P. Moore ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Eric W. Thompson ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Christopher W. Widenhouse ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61B17/12 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0033 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 细长构件具有可压缩的腹侧表面和基本刚性的背侧周边，其中细长构件包括沿腹侧面定位的流体囊。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 还公开了替代实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110071557A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562250

申请日：2009-09-18

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Toralf Bork ,  Christine H. Chen ,  Rocco Crivelli ,  Donna L. Korvick ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Timothy P. Lessek ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Daniel J. Mumaw ,  Anil K. Nalagatla ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Patrick J. Swindon ,  Mark Tsonton ,  Scott A. Woodruff

IPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61F2/04

CPC分类号： A61F5/0059 ,  A61B17/12009 ,  A61F2/0036 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/0056 ,  A61F2250/0002

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A symmetrical drive system including a drive element associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct is further provided. In accordance with an alternate embodiment an apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct including an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. The tension element is composed of a flexible first member and a flexible second member, wherein the flexible first member is movable relative to the flexible second member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct.

摘要翻译： 用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 进一步提供一种对称的驱动系统，其包括与紧张元件相关联并与其接合的驱动元件，用于使张力元件控制细长构件对患者身体器官或管道施加的张力。 根据替代实施例，一种用于调节患者器官或管道的功能的装置，包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件设置成在细长构件内移动。 张力元件由柔性第一构件和柔性第二构件构成，其中柔性第一构件可相对于柔性第二构件移动。 驱动元件与张力元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张力元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。

公开(公告)号：US20110063176A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12557836

申请日：2009-09-11

申请人： Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR.

发明人： Randal T. Byrum ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Alec J. Ginggen ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Dean L. Garner ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR.

IPC分类号： H01Q1/50

CPC分类号： A61F5/0059

摘要： An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct. The apparatus includes an elongated member having first end and second ends. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a ring around the organ or duct. A tension element is slidably disposed within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. An antenna/controller pod is releasably coupled to the elongated member for control of the drive element.

摘要翻译： 一种用于调节患者器官或管道功能的装置。 该装置包括具有第一端和第二端的细长构件。 紧固件设置在细长构件的第一端上。 紧固件构造成接合细长构件的第二端，使得细长构件围绕器官或管道形成环。 张力元件可滑动地设置在细长构件内。 驱动元件与张紧元件相关联并与其接合，用于使张紧元件控制由细长构件施加的抗张力抵靠患者身体器官或管道的张力。 天线/控制器盒可拆卸地联接到细长构件以用于驱动元件的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20110040313A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12541630

申请日：2009-08-14

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Steven G. Hall ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Brandon J. Lloyd ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Duane A. Granston

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Steven G. Hall ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Brandon J. Lloyd ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  David N. Plescia ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Duane A. Granston

IPC分类号： A61B17/12

CPC分类号： A61F5/0056 ,  A61F5/003

摘要： An implantable restriction device includes a belt and a balloon secured to the belt for engagement with tissue when the implantable restriction device is positioned about an organ. A protective member is associated with the balloon for positioning between the balloon and a tissue surface defining a band tissue interface.

摘要翻译： 植入式限制装置包括带和固定到带上的球囊，当可植入式限制装置围绕器官定位时，与球体接合。 保护构件与球囊相关联，用于在球囊和限定带组织界面的组织表面之间进行定位。

公开(公告)号：US20090222065A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12039014

申请日：2008-02-28

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Peter Brockmeier ,  Matthew Berger ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Kevin R. Doll ,  Gaspar M. Gayoso ,  Dustin R. Jensen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  David N. Plescia ,  David C. Yates

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Peter Brockmeier ,  Matthew Berger ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Kevin R. Doll ,  Gaspar M. Gayoso ,  Dustin R. Jensen ,  David T. Krumanaker ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  David N. Plescia ,  David C. Yates

IPC分类号： A61N1/08

CPC分类号： A61F5/0056 ,  A61B5/0008 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/4205 ,  A61B5/743 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B2560/0252 ,  A61B2560/0257 ,  A61F5/0059 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： An implantable restriction device can be configured to provide a restriction in a patient, for example as a function of the pressure of fluid. The implantable restriction device can include one or more sensors configured to sense a variety of parameters, such as pressure of the fluid within the implantable restriction device, pulse width, pulse amplitude, pulse count, pulse duration, or frequency, electrical characteristics, or other parameters. Data obtained by the one or more sensors (for example, the data representing pressure, pulse characteristics, and so on) may be communicated to a device located external to the patient, such as a data logger, using telemetry coils or other communicators. The data logger may store the data, and may communicate the data to a remote location via a network such as the Internet. A docking station may be provided to couple the data logger to a network and/or to recharge a cell in the data logger. The logged data may be analyzed and/or displayed using a variety of techniques to assess and/or track the condition of the restriction device or of the patient, to monitor patient physiology, or for other purposes.

摘要翻译： 可植入式限制装置可被配置成在患者体内提供限制，例如作为流体压力的函数。 可植入限制装置可以包括一个或多个传感器，其构造成感测各种参数，例如可植入限制装置内的流体的压力，脉冲宽度，脉冲幅度，脉冲计数，脉冲持续时间或频率，电特性或其他 参数。 可以使用遥测线圈或其他通信器将由一个或多个传感器获得的数据（例如，表示压力，脉冲特性等的数据）传送到位于病人外部的设备，例如数据记录器。 数据记录器可以存储数据，并且可以经由诸如因特网的网络将数据传送到远程位置。 可以提供对接站以将数据记录器耦合到网络和/或对数据记录器中的单元进行再充电。 记录的数据可以使用各种技术来分析和/或显示，以评估和/或跟踪限制装置或患者的状况，以监测患者生理学或其他目的。

公开(公告)号：US20110295337A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13105262

申请日：2011-05-11

申请人： Thomas E. Albrecht ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Edward G. Chekan ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Christopher J. Hess ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  John V. Hunt ,  Gary L. Long ,  Prasanna Malaviya ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Rudolph H. Nobis ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Mark D. Overmyer ,  Alessandro Pastorelli ,  David N. Plescia ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Randy J. Seeley ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Michael J. Stokes ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Richard W. Timm ,  James W. Voegele ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  James A. Woodard, JR. ,  David C. Yates ,  Andrew M. Zwolinski

发明人： Thomas E. Albrecht ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Edward G. Chekan ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Christopher J. Hess ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  John V. Hunt ,  Gary L. Long ,  Prasanna Malaviya ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Rudolph H. Nobis ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Mark D. Overmyer ,  Alessandro Pastorelli ,  David N. Plescia ,  Galen C. Robertson ,  Randy J. Seeley ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Michael J. Stokes ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Richard W. Timm ,  James W. Voegele ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  James A. Woodard, JR. ,  David C. Yates ,  Andrew M. Zwolinski

IPC分类号： A61N1/36

CPC分类号： A61N1/00 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61N1/0509 ,  A61N1/327 ,  A61N1/36007

摘要： A method for regulating hormone production comprises placing at least one electrode in a gastrointestinal tract of a patient and recording an electrical signal during a preselected event produced by the gastrointestinal tract. The method further involves the steps of storing the electrical signal, and playing back the electrical signal by activating the electrode during the absence of the preselected event.

摘要翻译： 用于调节激素产生的方法包括将至少一个电极放置在患者的胃肠道中，并在由胃肠道产生的预选事件期间记录电信号。 该方法还包括存储电信号的步骤，以及在没有预选事件期间激活电极来播放电信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090149874A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11953504

申请日：2007-12-10

申请人： Mark S. Ortiz ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Kevin Doll

发明人： Mark S. Ortiz ,  Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Kevin Doll

IPC分类号： A61B17/12

CPC分类号： A61F5/0056 ,  A61M39/0208

摘要： Various exemplary methods are disclosed for implanting a restriction device for forming a restriction in a patient. The methods can be used with a variety of restriction devices, but in an exemplary embodiment the methods are used for implanting a gastric restriction device.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于植入用于在患者体内形成限制的限制装置的各种示例性方法。 该方法可以与各种限制装置一起使用，但是在示例性实施例中，该方法用于植入胃限制装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090192533A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12020880

申请日：2008-01-28

申请人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  David N. Plescia ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Mark S. Zeiner

发明人： Daniel F. Dlugos, JR. ,  Mark S. Ortiz ,  Amy L. Marcotte ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  David N. Plescia ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Mark S. Zeiner

IPC分类号： A61B17/08

CPC分类号： A61F5/005 ,  A61B5/037 ,  A61B5/4848 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/686 ,  A61B5/687 ,  A61B5/6871 ,  A61F5/0059 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： Methods and devices are provided for diagnosing performance of a gastric restriction system. In general, the methods and devices can enable patients, health care providers, and others to use pressure data as a feedback mechanism to monitor efficacy of an implantable restriction device and to identify, train, and/or prescribe treatment plan options. Pressure data monitoring can be used locally and/or remotely to monitor a restriction in a patient and compare gathered pressure data with a typical pressure of the restriction. Based on the results of the comparison, possible problems related to the patient and the restriction can be identified and diagnosed with possible cause(s) and solution(s). Notice of any detected possible problems, causes, and/or solutions can be provided to a user.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于诊断胃限制系统性能的方法和装置。 一般来说，方法和设备可以使患者，医疗保健提供者和其他人能够使用压力数据作为反馈机制来监测可植入的限制装置的功效并识别，训练和/或开出治疗计划选项。 压力数据监测可以在本地和/或远程用于监测患者的限制，并将收集的压力数据与限制的典型压力进行比较。 基于比较的结果，可以鉴定和诊断与患者和限制有关的可能问题和可能的原因和解决方案。 可以向用户提供任何检测到的可能的问题，原因和/或解决方案的注意事项。