Self-adjusting gastric band having various compliant components and/or a satiety booster
US9295573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, the present invention generally provides self-adjusting gastric banding systems for the treatment of obesity and obesity related conditions, as well as systems for allowing the automatic self-adjustment of gastric bands when a patient swallows a large bolus. In some embodiments, the present invention generally provides for gastric banding systems having a satiety booster, for example, to increase satiety levels when a patient desires to curb appetite at a particular time. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for gastric banding systems that allow for both the automatic self-adjustment of gastric bands when a patient swallows a large bolus and an incorporated satiety booster for increasing satiety levels when a patient desires to curb appetite at a particular time.
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