The present invention relates to a device for intermittently obstructing a bodily opening, such as a gastric opening, and includes a proximal member connected to a distal member by a tether. The proximal member includes an apron member surrounding a first occluding member, which is formable from an elongated and narrower configuration to a contracted or expanded but wider configuration. When employed in the stomach, the device of the present invention is arranged transluminally, with the distal member disposed in the duodenum and the proximal member disposed against the pyloric valve, intermittently occluding the pyloric valve and preventing or delaying the flow of gastric contents through the pyloric valve. In certain embodiments, a reservoir may be included for releasing a substance of interest, for example for releasing insulin from a reservoir disposed in the distal member. Sensors, actuators, and data transmission devices may also be included.
Device For Intermittently Obstructing A Gastric Opening And Method Of Use
- Goleta CA, US Hugh NARCISO - Santa Barbara CA, US Paul PASPA - Los Gatos CA, US David WISER - Ventura CA, US Stephen MEADE - Camarillo CA, US
Assignee:
BARONOVA, INC. - Goleta CA
International Classification:
A61F 5/00 A61B 5/06 A61M 31/00 A61B 17/12
US Classification:
604503, 606191, 604514
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for intermittently obstructing a bodily opening, such as a gastric opening, and includes a proximal member connected to a distal member by a tether. The proximal member includes an apron member surrounding a first occluding member, which is formable from an elongated and narrower configuration to a contracted or expanded but wider configuration. When employed in the stomach, the device of the present invention is arranged transluminally, with the distal member disposed in the duodenum and the proximal member disposed against the pyloric valve, intermittently occluding the pyloric valve and preventing or delaying the flow of gastric contents through the pyloric valve. In certain embodiments, a reservoir may be included for releasing a substance of interest, for example for releasing insulin from a reservoir disposed in the distal member. Sensors, actuators, and data transmission devices may also be included.
Dr. Meade graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School at Minneapolis in 1994. He works in Edina, MN and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Meade is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Fairview Southdale Hospital and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.
Santa Barbara Trolley Company
Manager of Sales
The Pocket Concierge
Owner
Kjee Radio
Sales Manager
Education:
California State University, Chico 1976 - 1980
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Skills:
Advertising Marketing Social Media Marketing Social Media Social Networking Public Relations Email Marketing Event Management Customer Service Event Planning Digital Marketing Hotels Photoshop Photography
Founder at MyBlueEarth.org, Chairman- Founder at BigBamboo, LLC, Founder at Cenoplex, Chairman at MonetaPro.com
Location:
West Hollywood, California
Industry:
Environmental Services
Work:
MyBlueEarth.org - Beverly Hills, CA since Mar 2011
Founder
BigBamboo, LLC since Jun 2006
Chairman- Founder
Cenoplex - Austin, Texas Area since May 2006
Founder
MonetaPro.com - Greater Los Angeles Area since Mar 2006
Chairman
RONAStar - Greater Los Angeles Area Jan 2002 - Sep 2009
Founder
Education:
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1985 - 1990
Bachelors, Business and Marketing
Skills:
Business Networking Sales sales management Leadership Entrepreneurship Mentoring Software Development Technology Connecting People Business Strategy Business Development Sales Management Networking Transaction Processing Start-ups Product Management Strategy E-commerce Marketing Marketing Strategy Mobile Devices Telecommunications Wireless Online Marketing Mobile Technology Sales Operations Online Advertising Product Development Business CRM Cross-functional Team Leadership Finance Strategic Planning New Business Development Enterprise Software Angel Investing Team Building Mergers & Acquisitions Management SEO Strategic Partnerships Venture Capital Market Research Social Networking Mobile Applications Product Marketing Competitive Analysis
Interests:
Mr. Meade is an avid soccer and volleyball player and enjoys public speaking. He has been on panels, covered topics, and given lectures at numerous universities; MIT, Stanford, Northwestern, University of Chicago, Loyola University, Peter Kiewit Institute, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Missouri at Kansas City, and the University of Nebraska.
Honor & Awards:
He was recently selected as a judge for the prestigious global Thunderbird Business Plan Challenge (www.innovationchallenge.com), and served as a finalist judge for Boats.com e-commerce challenge.
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