Methods and devices for the surgical creation of satiety and biofeedback pathways
US7946976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are devices and systems which to sense parameters related to the mechanical forces imposed on devices implanted in the stomach. The parameters of the system are further translated into patient feedback systems to create satiety inducing pathways in the stomach.
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