| abstract |
The present invention relates to a device ( 2 ) for reducing weight in an individual, the device ( 2 ) comprising: a generator ( 42, 43 ) adapted to produce an electrical signal; at least a first set of electrodes ( 6 ) comprising two electrodes ( 10, 12 ) able to be connected to the generator ( 42, 43 ) and being intended to be fixed to a first vagus nerve ( 18 ) of the individual at a predefined distance one from another to apply the electrical signal to a portion ( 19 ) of the first vagus nerve ( 18 ) located between the electrodes ( 10, 12 ); characterized in that it comprises a short-circuiting switch ( 52 ) being adapted to short-circuit the electrodes ( 10, 12 ). |