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Gastric restrictor assembly and method of use

  • US 7,691,053 B2
  • Filed: 05/20/2005
  • Issued: 04/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gastric restrictor assembly comprising:

  • a first longitudinal member defining a first longitudinal axis (A);

    a second longitudinal member defining a second longitudinal axis (B), the second longitudinal member having an offset formed therein, the offset defining a recess with the second longitudinal axis;

    a first connector adapted to secure a first end of each of the first and second longitudinal member in spaced relation;

    a second connector being adapted to secure a second end of each of the first and second longitudinal members in spaced relation;

    wherein the first and second longitudinal members are supported in spaced relation to define a channel having a first width defined between the first and second longitudinal axes and a second width between the first longitudinal axis and the offset, wherein the first and second longitudinal axes are fixed in relation to each other and the second longitudinal member is rotatable about the second longitudinal axis while the first and second longitudinal axes are in fixed relation to reposition the offset in relation to the first longitudinal axis.

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