Diagnostic Sensors and/or Treatments for Gastrointestinal Stimulation or Monitoring Devices

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110251495A1
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12879523

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Methods, systems and devices for monitoring the health and energy expenditure of a living body, treating patients with an eating disorder or treating obese patients are described. The methods, systems and devices described may also be applicable to any treatment in which presenting feedback regarding patients' eating and exercise habits is desired. The present invention provides for treating a patient by collecting ingestion and exercise information about the patient from implanted sensors and communicating the collected information to the patient and/or to their health care provider(s). In some embodiments, stimulation of the patient's stomach is also provided to reduce caloric intake.

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INTRAPACE INC967 N SHORELINE BLVD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brynelsen, Charles R Menlo Park, US 15 687
Potosky, John C San Jose, US 16 201
Province, Rose San Jose, US 40 2886

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