Patents by Inventor Alexander D. Farr

Alexander D. Farr 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).

  • Mechanical extension implants for short bowel syndrome
    Patent number: 8268009
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Daniel H. Teitelbaum, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel U. Spencer, Diann E. Brei, Brent A. Utter, Joseph T. Belter, Jennifer L. Vermeesch, Alexander D. Farr, Makram P. Debbas
  • MECHANICAL EXTENSION IMPLANTS FOR SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME
    Publication number: 20090240339
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: DANIEL H. TEITELBAUM, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel U. Spencer, Diann E. Brei, Brent A. Utter, Joseph T. Belter, Jehnifer L. Vermeesch, Alexander D. Farr, Makram P. Debbas