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System and Method For Controlling Traversal of an Igested Capsule

  • US 20080269664A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2006
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A treatment system (1600, 1900) for traversing the alimentary tract comprising:

  • an ingestible capsule comprising;

    a gas pressurizing module (1602) providing a gas;

    at least one balloon (1604, 1901) in fluid communication with the gas pressurization module (1602);

    an exhaust channel (1610) in fluid communication with a respective balloon of the at least one balloon (1604);

    a depressurizing closure member (1608) for selectively controlling flow of gas between the respective balloon and the ambient surroundings of the capsule (1600, 1900) through the exhaust channel (1610); and

    control circuitry (906) for controlling the depressurizing closure member (1608).

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