Patents by Inventor Lawrence Spreckelmeier

Lawrence Spreckelmeier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Implantable band with attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 7500944
    Abstract: An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, has the inner surfaces at each end attached to each other in the operative position. One end may include a passageway through which the other end extends. A lateral member may extend from the surface at one end and engage the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal T. Byrum, Kristin L. Jambor, Sean P. Conlon, Norman Crawford, Kevin A. Harper, Lawrence Spreckelmeier
  • Implantable band with attachment mechanism
    Publication number: 20040267293
    Abstract: An implantable band for placement around an anatomical passageway, such as the stomach or other lumen, has the inner surfaces at each end attached to each other in the operative position. One end may include a passageway through which the other end extends. A lateral member may extend from the surface at one end and engage the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Randal T. Byrum, Kristin L. Jambor, Sean P. Conlon, Norman Crawford, Lawrence Spreckelmeier