US6254618B1
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Connector for hollow anatomical organs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-01-08
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Granted: 2001-07-03
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Expires: 2020-01-08
Abstract
Abstract Connector and methods for attachment to hollow anatomical organs. The connector consists of an annular rigid body and multiple holding members affixed along its opening. The opening and the inner surface and of the annular body conform respectively to the opening and the external surface of a hollow anatomical organ. The holding members press the hollow organ towards the annular rigid body, thus attaching the connector to the hollow anatomical organ. Various embodiments of connectors are provided for hollow anatomical organs with different external surfaces and for joining them with anatomical and artificial structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Pepi Dakov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B17/1152; A61B17/064; A61B17/0643; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/1107; A61B2017/1132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A connector for coupling an intestine to an artificial hollow structure, said connector comprising: (a) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of an intestinal wall and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said intestinal wall towards said annular body; (b) means for anchoring said rigid annular body to skin tissues; (c) a hollow artificial structure having an opening approximating in shape said opening of said intestinal wall; and (d) coupling means for fluid-tight joining said rigid annular body with said artificial hollow structure and accomplishing a continuity of said intestinal end with said hollow artificial structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A connector for coupling an intestine to an artificial hollow structure, said connector comprising: (a) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of an intestinal wall and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said intestinal wall towards said annular body; (b) means for anchoring said rigid annular body to skin tissues; (c) a hollow artificial structure having an opening approximating in shape said opening of said intestinal wall; and (d) coupling means for fluid-tight joining said rigid annular body with said artificial hollow structure and accomplishing a continuity of said intestinal end with said hollow artificial structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector of claim 1 , wherein said inner surface of said connector further comprises microporous coating that allows intergrowth of connective body tissues.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The connector of claim 2 , wherein said connector further comprises means for preventing displacement of said annular body over said intestinal wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector of claim 2 , wherein said artificial structure further comprises a bag for collecting intestinal material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector of claim 2 , wherein said holding members are made of thin metal wires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector of claim 3 , wherein said holding members comprise “L” shaped sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A connector for attaching a hollow anatomical organ to an artificial structure, said connector comprising: (a) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of a hollow anatomical organ and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said anatomical organ towards said annular body; (b) a hollow artificial structure having an opening approximating in shape said opening of said hollow anatomical organ; and (c) coupling means for fluid-tight joining of said rigid annular body with said artificial hollow structure thus accomplishing a continuity of said hollow anatomical organ with said hollow artificial structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
114 words
A connector for attaching a hollow anatomical organ to an artificial structure, said connector comprising: (a) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of a hollow anatomical organ and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said anatomical organ towards said annular body; (b) a hollow artificial structure having an opening approximating in shape said opening of said hollow anatomical organ; and (c) coupling means for fluid-tight joining of said rigid annular body with said artificial hollow structure thus accomplishing a continuity of said hollow anatomical organ with said hollow artificial structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector of claim 7 , wherein said inner surface of said connector further comprises microporous coating that allows intergrowth of connective body tissues.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector of claim 8 , wherein said connector further comprises means for preventing displacement of said annular body over said hollow anatomical organ.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector of claim 7 , wherein said connector further comprises means for anchoring said rigid annular body to skin tissues.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The connector of claim 7 , wherein said hollow artificial structure further comprises a bag for collecting intestinal material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector of claim 7 , wherein said holding members are made of thin metal wires.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector of claim 12 , wherein said holding members comprise “L” shaped sections.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
A connector for attaching a hollow anatomical organ to a hollow artificial structure, said connector comprising: (d) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of a hollow anatomical organ and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said anatomical organ towards said annular body; (e) coupling means for joining said rigid annular body with an opening of a hollow artificial structure thus accomplishing continuity of said anatomical organ with said artificial structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
94 words
A connector for attaching a hollow anatomical organ to a hollow artificial structure, said connector comprising: (d) a rigid annular body with an inner surface conforming to an external surface surrounding an opening of a hollow anatomical organ and a plurality of holding members affixed to said inner surface of said annular body, said holding members capable of pressing said anatomical organ towards said annular body; (e) coupling means for joining said rigid annular body with an opening of a hollow artificial structure thus accomplishing continuity of said anatomical organ with said artificial structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector of claim 14 , wherein said inner surface of said annular body further comprises microporous coating that allows intergrowth of connective body tissues.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector of claim 15 , wherein said connector further comprises means for preventing displacement of said annular body over said hollow anatomical organ.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector of claim 14 , wherein said connector further comprises means for anchoring said hollow annular body to skin tissues.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The connector of claim 17 , wherein said hollow artificial structure further comprises a bag for collecting intestinal material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector of claim 14 , wherein said holding members are made of thin metal wires.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector of claim 19 , wherein said holding members comprise “L” shaped portions.
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