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Method and appartus for treating obesity

  • US 4,899,747 A
  • Filed: 09/06/1983
  • Issued: 02/13/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A stomach insert for treating obesity in humans by reducing the stomach volume comprising a flexible, free-floating and unattached, inflatable balloon having a manufactured shape and significant resistance to over-inflation, the balloon being inflatable to its manufactured shape to a volume effective to reduce the stomach volume of a person being treated, and at least a portion of the balloon having self-sealing means to facilitate inflation of the balloon.

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