Surgery – Truss – Abdominal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-03
2009-02-17
Bianco, P (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Truss
Abdominal
C128S099100, C128S102100, C128S106100, C128S115100, C602S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07490602
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for treating obesity comprising an inflatable balloon attached to an inner portion of a belt. The belt is wrapped around an individual's abdomen in the vicinity of the stomach. The balloon is inflated prior to consuming a meal and left in place for a certain period of time. The apparatus is then removed from the individual's abdomen.
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Bianco P
McHale & Slavin P.A.
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