Sensor based gastrointestinal electrical stimulation for the treatment of obesity or motility disorders

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APP PUB NO 20050222638A1
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11091287

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A method for treatment of obesity, especially morbid obesity, gastroparesis and other syndromes related to motor disorders of the stomach. The method of this invention utilizes a sensor to detect food entering the patient's stomach, thereby the sensor communicates with and activates at least one electrical stimulation device attached to either the stomach or the small intestine.

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MEDTRONIC TRANSNEURONIX INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MAIL STOP LC340 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Chen, Jiande Houston, TX 25 1591
Foley, Steve Kerrville, TX 18 597

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