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US 6,274,786 B1Granted
Anti-reflux/heartburn device
OwnerBrian Hellerinventor
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Abstract
The device has a protrusion maintaining sustained pressure to an area of the upper abdomen. This mechanical pressure serves to assist in closing the cardiac sphincted, help induce esophageal relaxation and, in the case of a hiatal hernia, to return the stomach to the correct anatomical position. The device is semirigid to allow the device to apply pressure to the user without being pushed outwardly.
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A bandage comprising:
- an outer layer having a middle portion;
- a layer made of semi-rigid material, said semi-rigid layer being an endoskeleton;
- a protrusion on the semi-rigid layer to apply pressure, and
- an inner layer having adhesive to secure the bandage to a person, said inner layer covering said protrusion.
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An anti-reflux device, comprising:
- an outer layer;
- a semi-rigid layer on said outer layer, said semi-rigid layer being an endoskeleton;
- a protrusion having a bottom surface and a top surface, said bottom surface contacting said semi-rigid layer and said top surface being nonplanar;
- an inner layer, said inner layer covering said protrusion;
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- means for attaching the device to a person.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.