Bezoar-forming units for weight control
US9066877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/4866
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Bezoar-forming units for forming at least one temporary bezoar in a gastrointestinal organ of an animal, including a mammal, to fill a space in the said organ, are provided for weight control. The units include biodegradable fiber-based configurations of various length and shape having a first dimension and a second dimension; whereby when the bezoar-forming units are located in the given gastrointestinal organ, at least one temporary, permeable bezoar is formed.
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