Patents Assigned to Altair, Incorporated
  • Magnetically actuated tube compressing valve
    Patent number: 3939821
    Abstract: A valve for compressing a duct or vessel within a living animal having a permanent magnetic core enveloped by a biochemically inert sheath surgically implanted adjacent the duct or vessel and actuated by a magnet topically positioned by a belt, adhesive patch or other means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Altair, Incorporated
    Inventor: Russell B. Roth