Gastrointestinal device for treating obesity and diabetes
US7925351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided, including an ingestible capsule, one or more electrodes coupled to the capsule, and a control unit configured to maintain the capsule in a vicinity of a designated site of a subject by driving at least a subset of the electrodes to apply a current that induces reverse intestinal peristalsis in the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
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