Patents by Inventor Samuel B. Bashour

Samuel B. Bashour 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for restricting the passage of food through the stomach
    Patent number: 4558699
    Abstract: The passage of food through a stomach (S) is restricted by clamping an apparatus (10) around the stomach (S). The apparatus (10) comprises cooperating jaws (12, 14) having stomach engaging surfaces (22, 24). The stomach engaging surfaces (22, 24) define a relatively open area (26) which permits the passage of food therethrough at a restricted rate. The stomach engaging surfaces (22, 24) further define relatively closed areas (28, 30) which prevent the passage of food therethrough. The apparatus (10) is secured in place on the stomach (S) by cooperating teeth (36) which engage the stomach wall, and by sutures formed between the stomach wall and apertures (38, 40, 42) formed in the jaws (12, 14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Inventor: Samuel B. Bashour