发明名称 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY AND CONTROLLING WEIGHT GAIN USING SELF-EXPANDING INTRAGASTRIC DEVICES |
摘要 |
The invention generally relates to a method and apparatus to treat obesity and controlling weight gain. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention relates to a covered cage device that is implanted within a human's stomach to occupy volume and cause a reduced desire for eating. The covered cage device is made from a wire-mesh, such a Nitinol, and can be adjustable and collapsible. In another embodiment, the covered cage device has edges that provide stimulation to the stomach to induce a feeling of fullness. |
申请公布号 |
WO2010117641(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2010.10.14 |
申请号 |
WO2010US28548 |
申请日期 |
2010.03.24 |
申请人 |
ANTEROMED, INC.;NIHALANI, RAJ |
发明人 |
NIHALANI, RAJ |
分类号 |
A61M29/02;A61F2/02;A61L27/04;A61L27/06;A61L27/14 |
主分类号 |
A61M29/02 |
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