| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United States | 8 | |
| #2 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 4 | |
| #3 | Australia | 2 | |
| #4 | Canada | 2 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #2 | Implantable devices | |
| #3 | Syringes | |
| #4 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #5 | Object sterilising |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Silverman David E | 16 |
| #2 | Stein Alan | 16 |
| #3 | Greff Richard J | 4 |
| #4 | Gough Edward J | 3 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| AU2002344736A1 | Gastrointestinal tract treatment apparatus | |
| US6358197B1 | Apparatus for forming implants in gastrointestinal tract and kit for use therewith | |
| US6251064B1 | Method for creating valve-like mechanism in natural body passageway | |
| US6238335B1 | Method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease and apparatus for use therewith | |
| US6231613B1 | Methods for soft tissue augmentation in mammals |