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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2013
Tracy D. Maahs, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Marvin C. Elmer, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Richard C. Ewers, Fullerton, CA (US);
Tracy D. Maahs, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Marvin C. Elmer, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Richard C. Ewers, Fullerton, CA (US);
USGI Medical, Inc., San Clemente, CA (US);
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.