Devices, systems and methods for the treatment of sleep apnea
US10441457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical appliance for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a biasing member for inserting behind and exerting a force upon the patient's soft palate or tongue, wherein the biasing member is inserted in a reduced or minimized form and then expanded or firms once in place to exert the force. The appliance may be nasally inserted or be placed through the mouth. In a particular configuration, both the soft palate and tongue are biased to prevent obstruction of the flow of air in the nasopharyngeal airway.
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