Tongue advancer implant or removal tool for a tongue manipulation system
US10595848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/248
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tongue advancer implant (101) or removal (1601) tool for a tongue manipulation system comprising: a loading mechanism configured to enable the loading of an implant or removal assembly; a propulsion element configured to be charged; a release mechanism configured to permit the propulsion element to propel the implant or removal assembly from the implant or removal tool.
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