Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
US7500484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S602/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
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