Patent ID: 9539165
Date: 2017-01-10
CPC Classifications: A61H

Claim:
1. A method for treating anti-reflux/heartburn, comprising: applying mechanical pressure to a patient's body by a device that encircles a patient's torso, the device including a planar base section provided with first and second ends, a band which is adjustable in length attached to the first and second ends, and first and second protrusions provided on the planar base section; the first and second protrusions are separated from one another and are elongated so as to include a long axis substantially parallel to the plane in which the planar base section lies to define a length of each of the first and second protrusions and a short axis substantially parallel to the plane in which the planar base section lies to define a width of each of the first and second protrusions; adjusting the first and second protrusions so as to be positioned on a patient's stomach at anatomical points which overlap a series of acupuncture points along meridians which affect gastro functions of the patient; and adjusting the length of the band to apply said mechanical pressure.