Implantable band with transverse attachment mechanism
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1. An implantable band for treatment of a medical condition, the band comprising:
- (a) a strap configured to encircle an anatomical passageway, said strap defining a circumferential direction thereabout, said strap having an inner and outer surface;
(b) first and second end portions disposed at either end of said elongated strap, said first and second end portions including respective inner and outer surfaces which correspond to said inner and outer surfaces of said strap;
(c) a transverse attachment mechanism configured to attach said first end portion to said second end portion so as to secure said strap adjacent the anatomical passageway.
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Abstract
An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, includes a transverse attachment mechanism, such as a dovetail connection or a lateral member disposed in a spiral path.
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18 Claims
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1. An implantable band for treatment of a medical condition, the band comprising:
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(a) a strap configured to encircle an anatomical passageway, said strap defining a circumferential direction thereabout, said strap having an inner and outer surface;
(b) first and second end portions disposed at either end of said elongated strap, said first and second end portions including respective inner and outer surfaces which correspond to said inner and outer surfaces of said strap;
(c) a transverse attachment mechanism configured to attach said first end portion to said second end portion so as to secure said strap adjacent the anatomical passageway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15)
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16. An implantable band for treatment of a medical condition, the band comprising
(a) a strap extending in a longitudinal direction, said strap configured to encircle a portion of an anatomical passageway, said strap defining a circumferential direction thereabout, said strap having an inner and outer surface; -
(b) first and second end portions disposed at either end of said strap, said first and second end portions including respective inner and outer surfaces which correspond to said inner and outer surfaces of said strap;
(c) said first and second end portions configured to engage each other so as to couple said first and second end portions together, said coupled first and second end portions being subject to a separating force when in use encircling the anatomical passageway, said first and second end portions further configured such that force necessary to decouple said first and second end portions is generally perpendicular to said separating force. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. An implantable band for treatment of a medical condition, the band comprising:
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(a) a strap configured to encircle an anatomical passageway, said strap defining a circumferential direction thereabout, said strap having an inner and outer surface;
(b) first and second end portions disposed at either end of said elongated strap, said first and second end portions including respective inner and outer surfaces which correspond to said inner and outer surfaces of said strap;
(c) means for transversely attaching said first and second end portions together.
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