Satiation pouches and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8029455
APP PUB NO 20090177215A1
SERIAL NO

12398917

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A method for controlling appetite by means of a satiation device is disclosed. The device, which includes a flexible webbing defining proximal and distal openings and a biasing structure, is attached to the patient's stomach with the proximal opening positioned adjacent and below the patient's gastro-esophageal junction. The biasing structure imparts pressure against the wall of the patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Athas, William L Durham, US 85 8094
Balbierz, Dan Redwood City, US 27 2887
Glenn, Richard A Chapel Hill, US 105 12595
Lunsford, John San Carlos, US 55 9092
Stack, Richard S Chapel Hill, US 143 17118
Williams, Michael S Santa Rosa, US 157 17095

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