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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2007
Applicants:
Daniel H. Kim, Houston, TX (US);
David J. Robeson, Dublin, CA (US);
Inventors:
Daniel H. Kim, Houston, TX (US);
David J. Robeson, Dublin, CA (US);
Assignee:
GEP Technology, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/00 (2006.01); A61F 5/00 (2006.01); A61N 1/36 (2006.01); A61N 1/05 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/003 (2013.01); A61N 1/00 (2013.01); A61F 5/0056 (2013.01); A61N 1/0517 (2013.01); A61N 1/36007 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, and methods for the treatment of obesity and/or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). An embodiment includes an implantable device having an adjustable curved portion configured for exerting a suitable mechanical force on one or more tissues or organs targeted for treatment. Embodiments of the device neuromodulate nerve tissue to effect treatment of obesity and/or GERD. Another embodiment includes an intraluminal guide for guiding placement of the implantable device in the patient.