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Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the upper airway

US8511315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31References

1Claims

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Edward M. Gillis · Livermore, US
Ryan Boucher · San Francisco, US
Scott A. McGill · San Ramon, US
Joe Paraschac · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2006
Grant date	Aug 20, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/56
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods resist posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. An implant device has a ferromagnetic structure that, when implanted, occupies only one lateral side of the tongue when implanted. The ferromagnetic structure magnetically interacts with a magnetized material placed in a desired relationship with the tongue to stabilize a preferred tongue orientation.

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