#$%^&*AU2006203206B220120308.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Methods and devices are provided for remotely adjusting a size of a gastric band disposed around a patient's stomach. In one exemplary embodiment, a gastric band is provided having a first end and a second end that mate to one another to encircle a stomach. A latch mechanism 5 can be formed on the band, and at least one actuator can be coupled to the latch mechanism and it can be adapted to expand and contract the latch mechanism when energy is applied thereto to adjust a diameter of the band. In one exemplary embodiment, the actuator(s) is an electroactive polymer actuator. 10 1440318.11/6 FIG. IA 300 3/1230 0306 307b 307a 306a 3% t304h 304e 37 304g 304d 302 304f 304c 30 433 322 d
