Anti-obesity devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8668662
APP PUB NO 20120184967A1
SERIAL NO

13430949

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Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the pyloric portion of the gastrointestinal system and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device in the pyloric portion and a flexible sleeve that extents into the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.

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  • GI DYNAMICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Levine, Andy H Newton, US 117 12948
Meade, John C Mendon, US 132 19055
Melanson, David A Hudson, US 74 8220

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