Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Implantable peristaltic pump to treat erectile dysfunction
- Patent Title (中): 植入性蠕动泵治疗勃起功能障碍
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Application No.: US11726758Application Date: 2007-03-21
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Publication No.: US08152711B2Publication Date: 2012-04-10
- Inventor: Yossi Gross
- Applicant: Yossi Gross
- Agency: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab
- Main IPC: A61F5/00
- IPC: A61F5/00

Abstract:
A method is provided for controlling blood flow through a blood vessel of a subject. The method includes implanting a pump outside of the blood vessel and placing within the blood vessel an expansion element that is capable of expanding the blood vessel subsequent to compression of the blood vessel by the pump. Other embodiments are also described.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080234536A1 Implantable peristaltic pump to treat erectile dysfunction Public/Granted day:2008-09-25
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