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System and method for treating patient with obstructive sleep apnea

US8770196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

21Claims

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Assignee

ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

Gregory Robert Peake · Sydney, AU
Gregory Scott Smart · Sydney, AU
Robert Edward Henry · Parramatta, AU
Christopher John Baxter · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 26, 2010
Grant date	Jul 8, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/022
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for treating obstructive sleep apnea includes providing MAD therapy via an adjustable mandibular advancement device structured to advance the position of the patient's lower jaw, providing CPAP therapy via a mask system structured to deliver a supply of pressurized air to a patient, and selectively adjusting the mask system and/or the mandibular advancement device to alternate and/or balance between CPAP therapy and MAD therapy.

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