Patent ID: 9050165
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A fluid reservoir for connecting to a remotely adjustable gastric banding system that is implantable in a patient for the treatment of obesity, the fluid reservoir comprising: a housing defining separately enclosed first and second coil channels; a flexible reservoir pouch positioned within the housing and coupled to an inflatable portion of a gastric band via tubing, the flexible reservoir pouch for storing a fluid for filling and draining the inflatable portion of the gastric band; a first receiving coil coupled to the housing and extending within the first coil channel, wherein the first receiving coil forms a first loop around the housing, and wherein the first receiving coil receives radio frequency signals from a remote transmitter to drive a pump in the remotely adjustable gastric banding system; and a second receiving coil coupled to the housing and extending within the second coil channel, wherein the second receiving coil forms a second loop around the housing.