An apparatus for treating an anal or urinary incontinent patient includes an elongate adjustable constriction member adapted to extend in a loop around and constrict the patient's large intestine or urethra to close the intestinal or urethral lumen and release the large intestine or urethra to open the...http://www.google.de/patents/US7407479?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7407479 - Incontinence treatment apparatus with connection device