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Artificial sphincter
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1978-07-26
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1998-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An artificial sphincter for closure of a channel in a patient's body communicating with an opening adjacent the outside of the patient's body. The sphincter comprises, an elongated sheet of relatively thin flexible material containing a particulate first material dispersed throughout a substantial portion of the sheet, with the sheet extending at least partially around the channel. The sphincter also has a plug having an elongated annular sleeve of elastic material defining a cavity communicating with a port in the plug, such that the sleeve may be inflated in the body channel. The sleeve has a second particulate material dispersed throughout a region in the sleeve, with at least one of the first and second materials comprising a permanent magnetic material, and with the other of the first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to the one magnetic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce D. Ward
- 👤 Alfred R. Perlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0009; A61F2/0013; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of an intestine in a patient's body communicating with an opening adjacent the outside of the patient's body, comprising: an elongated sheet of a relatively thin flexible material containing a particulate first material dispersed throughout a substantial portion of the sheet, said sheet extending at least partially around a channel in the intestine; and a plug having an insertion portion for placement in the intestine channel and containing a second material, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising, a permanent magnetic material, and the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of an intestine in a patient's body communicating with an opening adjacent the outside of the patient's body, comprising: an elongated sheet of a relatively thin flexible material containing a particulate first material dispersed throughout a substantial portion of the sheet, said sheet extending at least partially around a channel in the intestine; and a plug having an insertion portion for placement in the intestine channel and containing a second material, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising, a permanent magnetic material, and the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said first material comprises a permanent magnetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a nonwoven material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a porous material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The sphincter of claim 5 wherein said sheet comprises a fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein an inner surface of said sheet comprises a layer of porous material, said inner surface adapted to face an outer surface of the intestine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises an elongated helically wrapped strip, an inner surface of said sheet adapted to face an outer surface of a longitudinal section of the intestine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet includes a pair of opposed sides defining a longitudinal space, said sheet adapted to extend circumferentially around an outer surface of a longitudinal section of the intestine, said pair of opposed sides adapted to receive the mesentery of the intestine.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sphincter of claim 1 wherein said sheet is adapted for placement intermediate bifurcate end portions of the intestines.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of a channel in a patient's body communicating with an opening adjacent the outside of the patient's body, comprising: a generally annular member containing a first material for placement at least partially around the channel of the patient's body; and a plug having an elongated flexible sidewall of an elastic material for placement within said annular member with said sidewall facing toward walls of said channel, said sidewall containing a particulate second material dispersed through a region in said sidewall, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising a permanent magnetic material, and with the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material, said sidewall defining a cavity, and said plug having port means communicating with said cavity to permit inflation of said sidewall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of a channel in a patient's body communicating with an opening adjacent the outside of the patient's body, comprising: a generally annular member containing a first material for placement at least partially around the channel of the patient's body; and a plug having an elongated flexible sidewall of an elastic material for placement within said annular member with said sidewall facing toward walls of said channel, said sidewall containing a particulate second material dispersed through a region in said sidewall, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising a permanent magnetic material, and with the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material, said sidewall defining a cavity, and said plug having port means communicating with said cavity to permit inflation of said sidewall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The sphincter of claim 11 wherein said plug has an elongated tubular section communicating with said port means, with said tubular section having a lumen communicating with said cavity through aperture means in the tubular section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sphincter of claim 12 wherein said sidewall comprises an annular sleeve surrounding said tubular section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The sphincter of claim 13 wherein a proximal portion of said sleeve is spaced a substantial distance distally from a proximal portion of the plug.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sphincter of claim 11 wherein said plug includes an outwardly directed rim adjacent a proximal end of the plug for placement peripherally around said opening outside the patient's body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sphincter of claim 11 wherein said plug includes valve means intermediate said port means and said cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sphincter of claim 16 wherein said valve means is actuatable responsive to contact of the valve means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The sphincter of claim 11 wherein said annular member comprises an elongated sheet of flexible material containing said first material dispersed throughout a substantial portion of said sheet.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
164 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of a channel in a patient's body communicating with an opening outside the patient's body, comprising: a generally annular member containing a first material for placement at least partially around the channel of the patient's body; and a plug having an outwardly directed rim adjacent a proximal end of the plug, an elongated tubular section extending distally from said rim and defining a lumen, an elongated annular sleeve of elastic material surrounding a longitudinal portion of said tubular section and defining a cavity communicating with said lumen through aperture means in the tubular section, said sleeve containing a particulate second material dispersed through a region of said sleeve, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising a permanent magnetic material, and the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material, and said plug having port means communicating with said lumen to permit inflation of said annular member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
164 words
An artificial sphincter for closure of a channel in a patient's body communicating with an opening outside the patient's body, comprising: a generally annular member containing a first material for placement at least partially around the channel of the patient's body; and a plug having an outwardly directed rim adjacent a proximal end of the plug, an elongated tubular section extending distally from said rim and defining a lumen, an elongated annular sleeve of elastic material surrounding a longitudinal portion of said tubular section and defining a cavity communicating with said lumen through aperture means in the tubular section, said sleeve containing a particulate second material dispersed through a region of said sleeve, with at least one of said first and second materials comprising a permanent magnetic material, and the other of said first and second materials comprising a material substantially susceptible to said one magnetic material, and said plug having port means communicating with said lumen to permit inflation of said annular member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sphincter of claim 19 wherein said plug includes valve means intermediate said port means and lumen.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |