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Current Assignee
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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Michael S. Banik1
Date of Patent
October 31, 2006
1Patent Application Number
111883681
Date Filed
July 25, 2005
1Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.
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