Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2022
Title: Innovations in Bariatric Surgery by Helmut Laenger
Introduction
Helmut Laenger is a notable inventor based in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. He has made significant contributions to the field of bariatric surgery, focusing on gastric sizing systems and instruments that enhance surgical procedures. With two patents to his name, Laenger's work is pivotal in improving patient outcomes in weight loss surgeries.
Latest Patents
Laenger's latest patents include innovative systems and methods for effecting bariatric procedures. One of his patents describes gastric sizing systems that incorporate instruments and methods specifically designed for bariatric surgery. Each system features an instrument, a control valve, and an optional suction controller. The instrument is designed as an elongated, flexible member with a distal end portion that anchors in the patient's stomach, allowing for the removal of gastric fluids. This suction mechanism helps to delineate a visually perceptible line along which a portion of the stomach can be resected, sealed, and tested.
Another patent by Laenger also focuses on gastric sizing systems for use in bariatric surgery. Similar to his previous work, this system includes an instrument, a control valve, and an optional suction controller. The design allows for effective drainage of gastric fluids and aids in the surgical process by bringing adjacent portions of the stomach into contact with the instrument.
Career Highlights
Helmut Laenger is associated with Boehringer Laboratories, Incorporated, where he continues to innovate