Devices and methods for sleep apnea treatment
US9205262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/248
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for improving the coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus. This may be accomplished, for example, but shortening or stiffening the palatoglossal arch. Improved coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus may be beneficial to a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a stand-alone procedure, or in combination procedures and devices that cause anterior displacement of the tongue such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, mandibular advancement (oral) appliances, etc.
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