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In-vivo sensing device with detachable part

  • US 8,142,350 B2
  • Filed: 12/29/2004
  • Issued: 03/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An in-vivo sensing device for sensing in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient comprising:

  • a first part having a specific gravity of less than one or approximately one;

    a second part having a specific gravity of more than one; and

    a fastener detachably connecting the first part and the second part, said fastener configured to detach the first part and the second part during the passage of said device through said gastrointestinal tract;

    wherein, when the first part and second part are connected, the specific gravity of the device is greater than one.

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