Ingestible capsule for appetite regulation
US8295932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for treating a subject. The method includes administering to the subject an ingestible capsule containing one or more flexible support elements adapted to expand while in a stomach of the subject, thereby bringing a plurality of electrodes into contact with a wall of the stomach. The method also includes driving the electrodes to apply an electrical signal to the stomach wall at first and second times, the second time at last 24 hours after the first time. Other embodiments are also described.
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