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Devices and methods for treating sleep disordered breathing

US8657879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2008
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/8486
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods of treating sleep disordered breathing are provided herein. The devices are designed capable of preventing collapse of an oral airway tissue during sleep while maintaining normal velopharyngeal functions.

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