Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
US8001974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
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