Implantable monitoring probe
Patent 6689056 Issued on February 10, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 6, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 6, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3133537 3340866 3480003 3739279 Ring applicator with an endoscope Circuit and method for the radiotelemetry of esophageal pH in an ECG radiotelemetry system Esophageal function and EKG monitor Portable pH data collector Electrolytic pressure transduction system Portable circuit and method for performing a time study and analysis of bodily ionic characteristics InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 544373 filed on 04/06/2000US Classes:600/300, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING128/898MethodsExaminersPrimary: Hindenburg, MaxAssistant: McCrosky, David J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 005/00AbstractDisclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.Other References
Field of SearchDIAGNOSTIC TESTINGVia monitoring a plurality of physiological data, e.g., pulse and blood pressure Endoradiosonde Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test MISCELLANEOUS Methods Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier Elastic band applier Mechanical suture or ligature applier IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS Having bio-absorbable component | |
