Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system
US8316856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S602/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods place a first magnetically interactive material in or on a tongue in an airway. The systems and methods place a second magnetically interactive material in or on tissue in a desired relationship with the tongue. The first and second materials magnetically interact to stabilize a preferred orientation of the tongue.
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