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US20120022322A1

Methods and Devices for Treating Obesity

University of Texas System

Abstract

1 .- 11 . (canceled) 12 . A method for inducing gastric satiety, comprising: placing an inflatable ring within a stomach for retention within the stomach; and dynamically adjusting the volume of the inflatable ring according to one or more feedback loops in an amount sufficient for inducing satiety.

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Pankaj Jay Pasricha
Priority date
May 11, 2005
Filing date
August 01, 2011
Publication date
January 26, 2012
Language
en
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