US5352183A
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Ileal reservoir device
Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB
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Filing: 1992-12-11
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Granted: 1994-10-04
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Expires: 2012-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A device for stabilizing the base of the nipple valves in a continent ileal reservoir with inlet and outlet nipple valves, includes a substantially annular member made of a biocompatible material, the annular member being pre-formed and permanently shaped to substantially define a ring. The ring has a radial slot formed therein to allow insertion of the annular ring member over the base of a respective nipple valve, with the annular ring member having an inner radius adapted to fit around said base. The annular ring member has first and second surfaces, with one of the surfaces facing the ileal reservoir outer wall, and through holes extending through said first and second surfaces for promoting a good adherence of the device to the surrounding soft tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Olof Jonsson
- 👤 Bo Rangert
- 👤 Staffan Akerlund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/042; A61F2/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for stabilizing the base of the nipple valves in a continent ileal reservoir including inlet and outlet nipple valves, said device comprising: a substantially annular member made of a biocompatible material, said annular member being pre-formed and permanently shaped to substantially define a ring, said annular ring member having a radial slot formed therein to allow insertion of said annular ring member over the base of a respective nipple valve, said annular ring member having an inner radius adapted to fit around said base, said annular ring member including an outwardly cambered segment so as to overbridge the mesentery, said annular ring member having first and second surfaces, one of said surfaces facing the ileal reservoir outer wall, said annular ring member being provided with means extending through said first and second surfaces for promoting a good adherence of said device to the surrounding soft tissue.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for stabilizing the base of the nipple valves in a continent ileal reservoir including inlet and outlet nipple valves, said device comprising: a substantially annular member made of a biocompatible material, said annular member being pre-formed and permanently shaped to substantially define a ring, said annular ring member having a radial slot formed therein to allow insertion of said annular ring member over the base of a respective nipple valve, said annular ring member having an inner radius adapted to fit around said base, said annular ring member including an outwardly cambered segment so as to overbridge the mesentery, said annular ring member having first and second surfaces, one of said surfaces facing the ileal reservoir outer wall, said annular ring member being provided with means extending through said first and second surfaces for promoting a good adherence of said device to the surrounding soft tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said biocompatible material is titanium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said annular ring member is substantially disc-shaped and said first and second surfaces are dimensioned to provide increased surface area to promote said good adherence of said device to said surrounding tissue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said means for promoting adherence includes a plurality of soft tissue ingrowth through holes provided in said surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said annular ring member is provided with locking means for closing off said slot after said ring has been inserted around the base of the nipple valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the inner periphery of said annular ring member includes an upstanding rim forming an L-shape with one of said surfaces.
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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) | 1997-10-03 | 1998-04-04 | 1998-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-10-03 | 2002-04-04 | 2002-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-10-03 | 2006-04-04 | 2006-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |