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Patent Inventor Names
Tracy D. Maahs0
Marvin C. Elmer0
Richard C. Ewers0
Date of Patent
June 3, 2014
Patent Application Number
13748302
Date Filed
January 23, 2013
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Patent abstract
Apparatus and methods optimize anchoring force in securing tissue folds. Over-compression of the tissue directly underlying the anchors is avoided by utilizing tissue anchors having expandable designs configured to minimize contact area between the anchor and tissue. When the anchor is in its expanded configuration, a load is applied to the anchor until it is optimally configured to accommodate a range of deflections while the anchor itself exerts a substantially constant force against the tissue.
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