Palate retainer with attached nasopharyngeal airway extender for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
US11103378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a securing device configured to be removably affixed to the patient's jaw; and a biasing member which is insertable behind the soft palate and/or the base of the patient's tongue, thereby providing for the flow of air in the nasopharyngeal airway; wherein the securing device is connected to the biasing member to allow insertion and/or removal of the biasing member from the nasopharyngeal airway.
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