Stimulation of the stomach in response to sensed parameters to treat obesity
US7483746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for treating an obese patient include one or more sensors configured to sense one or more physical parameters of the patient and one or more implanted stimulators configured to apply a stimulus to the stomach in response to the sensed parameters. Methods of treating an obese patient include sensing one or more physical parameters of the patient and applying a stimulus to the stomach with one or more implanted stimulators in response to the sensed parameters.
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