#$%^&*AU2016203459B220171012.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Tissue anchoring devices in the form of microanchors that partially penetrate tissue, thereby avoiding full thickness penetration of the tissue, yet are secure enough to enable 5 reliable device fixation and easy removal of the device while maintaining normal GI tract functions. 6221095 1 (GHMatters) P99212.AU NIOUSHAA1/13 11 10 415 12 FIG. 1A 12 *10 FIG. 1B