Patents Assigned to Dacomed Corportion
  • Vessel occlusive apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5704893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel occlusive apparatus for reversibly occluding a fluid conveying vessel in a human and/or animal. In one embodiment the vessel occlusive apparatus comprises an elongated member at least partially encircling the vessel, and means connected to the elongated member for applying tension to the elongated whereby pressure is applied to the vessel to prevent fluid from passing therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Dacomed Corportion
    Inventor: Gerald W. Timm