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Stimulation of the stomach in response to sensed parameters to treat obesity

  • US 7,483,746 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2005
  • Issued: 01/27/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for treating an obese patient, said system comprising:

  • a first stimulator configured to be coupled to a first location of a stomach of said patient; and

    a second stimulator configured to be coupled to a second location of said stomach of said patient;

    wherein at least one of said first and second stimulators is further configured to sense distension of said stomach by sensing a separation distance between said first and second stimulators; and

    wherein said at least one of said first and second stimulators is further configured to apply a stimulus to said stomach of said patient in response to said sensed distension of said stomach.

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