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Gastrointestinal system with traction member

  • US 7,087,011 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2003
  • Issued: 08/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gastrointestinal system comprising:

  • at least one traction member;

    a carrier comprising an actuator in operative communication with said at least one traction member, said actuator moving said at least one traction member relative to said carrier, wherein a portion of said at least one traction member is sufficiently compliant so as to deform in conformance with a shape of a gastrointestinal tract during traction therealong; and

    a pulley system,wherein said at least one traction member is arranged for rotation about said pulley system, andwherein said pulley system comprises;

    pulley wheels;

    a belt placed around said pulley wheels; and

    spacers, which space said at least one traction member from and connect said at least one traction member to said belt.

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