A heartburn and reflux disease treatment apparatus and method include or use an operable restriction device implanted in a patient and engaging the stomach close to the cardia or engaging the esophagus to form a restricted passageway. An energy transmission device for wireless transmission of energy...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6454701?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6454701 - Heartburn and reflux disease treatment apparatus with energy transfer device