WO2006055388A3 - Gastrointestinal anchor with optimal surface area - Google Patents

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WO2006055388A3
WO2006055388A3 PCT/US2005/040756 US2005040756W WO2006055388A3 WO 2006055388 A3 WO2006055388 A3 WO 2006055388A3 US 2005040756 W US2005040756 W US 2005040756W WO 2006055388 A3 WO2006055388 A3 WO 2006055388A3
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anchor
optimal surface
stomach
gastrointestinal anchor
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Mir A Imran
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Intrapace Inc
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Abstract

A device, system and method for anchoring a device to a stomach is provided. The device may be, among other things, a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The anchor of the device is constructed to resist pull out forces. An anchor has an optimal weight to surface area ratio.
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US09/847,884 US6535764B2 (en) 2001-05-01 2001-05-01 Gastric treatment and diagnosis device and method
US10/295,115 US7076305B2 (en) 2001-05-01 2002-11-14 Gastric device and instrument system and method
US10/992,382 US20050143784A1 (en) 2001-05-01 2004-11-18 Gastrointestinal anchor with optimal surface area
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