Oral device for anterior advancement of the tongue
US9387119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/566
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oral device for temporary placement in a patient's oral cavity includes a base and a tongue pocket. Partial vacuums are separately drawn through vertically oriented, tooth facing ports on the base and the tongue pocket in order to advance and control the position of the tongue in order to clear the patient's airway to reduce sleep apnea or treat other conditions.
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