Patents by Inventor Lloyd Sutherland

Lloyd Sutherland 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).

  • Body fluid flow control method and device
    Publication number: 20060167336
    Abstract: An implantable apparatus for controlling fluid flow within a host body includes a constricting member for allowing fluid flow within a body canal when in an open position, and for reducing fluid flow within a body canal when in an closed position. Remote telemetry can be used to operate the constricting member from a position outside the body. The constricting member can include a piston having at least two protrusions for contacting the vessel surface of the body canal. A fluid-operated member can receive fluid to reduce fluid flow within the body canal and expel fluid to allow fluid flow within the body canal. An actuating member is provided for operating the fluid-operated member between the open and closed positions. The actuating member has structure for flowing fluid into and out of the fluid-operated member. A control device is provided for operating the actuating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Precision Medical Devices
    Inventors: Peter Sayet, Lloyd Sutherland, Victor Politano
  • Method for the detection of gastric epithelial damage
    Patent number: 5620899
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the detection of gastric epithelial damage and a method which is performed by administering a disaccharide to a patient, assaying the patient's blood or urine for the presence of the disaccharide and correlating the determined disaccharide assay value to gastric epithelial damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Meddings, Lloyd Sutherland, John L. Wallace
  • Method for the detection of gastric epithelial damage
    Patent number: 5605840
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the detection of gastric epithelial damage and a method which is performed by administering a disaccharide to a patient, assaying the patient's blood or urine for the presence of the disaccharide and correlating the determined disaccharide assay value to gastric epithelial damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Meddings, Lloyd Sutherland, John L. Wallace