Patent ID: 8152823
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for reversibly restricting a medically effective volume of a stomach comprising: a first bar having a proximal end and a distal end, the first bar comprising a first magnet, a channel extending from the proximal end of the first bar to the distal end of the first bar, and a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the shaft configured to be slidably inserted into the channel through the proximal end of the first bar, wherein a portion of the first bar is movable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a second bar having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein a portion of the first magnet is magnetically biased to attract a portion of the second bar and engage the stomach therebetween; and wherein when a portion of the first bar is releasably coupled with the second bar, an interior space is defined between the first bar and the second bar; wherein when the apparatus engages the stomach a force is exerted on the stomach by the first bar and second bar to effectively restrict the medically effective volume of the stomach.