Apparatus and methods for the treatment of sleep apnea
US9668911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/566
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in a patient is provided. The medical apparatus has an elongate member with a middle portion, a first fixation element and a second fixation element. The middle portion applies a force to a segment of a patient's airway.
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