US 7,490,602 B2
Stomach belt for weight loss
Mahmoud Talaat Sabri, 57 Meadow La., Danville, Pa. 17821 (US)
Filed on Oct. 03, 2005, as Appl. No. 11/243,301.
Prior Publication US 2007/0078296 A1, Apr. 05, 2007
Int. Cl. A61F 5/24 (2006.01); A61F 5/28 (2006.01); A61F 5/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 128—96.1  [128/99.1; 128/102.1; 128/106.1; 128/115.1; 602/13] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An external abdominal pressurization assembly useful for reducing food consumption in an individual comprising:
securement means for adjustably securing said assembly about an abdominal region of said individual;
an inflatable element constructed and arranged for adjustable engagement with said securement means, wherein said inflatable element is positioned in juxtaposed relation to an individual's stomach cavity;
said securement means including a rigid member positioned between said inflatable element and an outer portion of said securement means; and
pressurizing means fluidly coupled with said inflatable element for reversibly pressurizing said inflatable element;
whereby pressure is controllably applied to the individual's stomach cavity from said inflatable element sufficient to reduce food consumption by said individual.