Pyloric valve corking devices are disclosed herein that generally include
an occluding member, expanding from a first configuration to a larger
second configuration, and a bridging member extending from the occluding
member. The bridging member has a length that is adapted to pass at least
partially through the gastric opening, so to enable the occluding member
to obstruct the gastric opening, and that is also adapted to permit the
occluding member to intermittently move relative to the gastric opening.
A second occluding member may be attached to the distal end of the
bridging member. The reduction in flow of gastric contents into the
duodenum can be actively regulated using a pump or valve, or can be
passively regulated with movements of the occluding device.