Powering implantable restriction systems using light
US7844342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various powering devices are provided for transferring and/or generating energy from numerous sources to a communicating member implanted in a patient. The energy transferred to or generated by the communicating member can be used to provide power to an implantable restriction system configured to form a restriction in a pathway.
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