Braided palatal implant for snoring treatment
US6513530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. The implant has multiple fibers braided along a length of the implant. The braid includes unbonded ends and air-textured yarns.
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