An implantable restriction system having an antenna (156) capable of being readily and predictably movable to achieve a desired orientation that is effective to communicate with an external device is provided. The antenna can be movably coupled to a housing such that the antenna can float and/or move freely with respect to the housing (202). The housing can be part of a gimbal element (200) or another component of the system. The antenna can include a weight or a magnetic element to help it achieve the desired orientation. Methods for transcutaneously communicating with an implantable restriction device are also provided.
申请公布号
EP2098198(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.09.09
申请号
EP20090250634
申请日期
2009.03.05
申请人
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
发明人
COE, JONATHAN A.;ORTIZ, MARK S.;STOKES, MICHAEL J.;CHEN, CHRISTINE HSIN YI;EZOLINO, JUAN S.;FELDER, KEVIN D.;THOMPSON, ERIC W.;YATES, DAVID C.;PLESCIA, DAVID N.