Patents Examined by Michael F Reffley
  • Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers
    Patent number: 7083617
    Abstract: A surgical tool attaches to the distal end of an endoscope and provides a rotatable treating element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the treating element is a pair of jaws provided with cautery capability. According to an aspect of the invention, the treating element is capable of multiple movements from a first closed position, to an open position, to a second closed position and back to the first closed position via a single controller with a single linear movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Syntheon, LLC
    Inventors: Juergen A. Kortenbach, Michael Sean McBrayer