Patents by Inventor Arthur G. Rockey

Arthur G. Rockey 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).

  • Medical sleeve
    Patent number: 4763653
    Abstract: A method and article for medical diagnosis and/or treatment of body disorders, comprising a sleeve unit insertable in a natural body vessel to isolate material flowing into the vessel from direct contact with the interior surface of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Inventor: Arthur G. Rockey
  • Medical sleeve
    Patent number: 4641653
    Abstract: A method and article for medical diagnosis and/or treatment of body disorders, comprising a sleeve unit insertable in a natural body vessel to isolate material flowing into the vessel from direct contact with the interior surface of the vessel. When applied to the treatment of obesity, the sleeve is disposed along a zone in the digestive tract to interfere with the digestive or absorptive function of that zone and thereby reduce net caloric intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: Arthur G. Rockey
  • Medical sleeve
    Patent number: 4501264
    Abstract: A method and article for medical diagnosis and/or treatment of body disorders, comprising a sleeve unit 10 insertable in a natural body vessel to isolate material flowing into the vessel from direct contact with the interior surface of the vessel. When applied to the treatment of obesity, the sleeve is disposed along a zone in the digestive tract 32 to interfere with the digestive or absorptive function of that zone and thereby reduce net caloric intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Inventor: Arthur G. Rockey