Bariatric device and method

US8529431B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BFKW, LLC · US

Inventors

• Randal S. Baker · Grand Rapids, US
• James A. Foote · Ada, US
• Paul R. Kemmeter · Ada, US
• Frederick J. Walburn · Grand Rapids, US
• Peter Wilson · Foster City, US
• Adam I. Lehman · Northford, US
• Barry J. Smith · Kennett Square, US
• Robert J. Chappolini · Phoenix, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 11, 2009
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2013
• Expiry date: Jul 11, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/045
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A bariatric device and method of causing weight loss in a recipient includes providing a bariatric device having an esophageal member, a cardiac member and a connector connected with the esophageal member and the cardiac member. The esophageal member has an esophageal surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the esophagus. The cardiac member has a cardiac surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the cardiac portion of the stomach. The esophageal surface is positioned at the esophagus. The cardiac surface is positioned at the cardiac portion of the stomach. The bariatric device stimulates receptors in order to influence a neurohormonal mechanism in the recipient.