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Systems and methods for treatment of sleep apnea

US9707122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

ReVENT Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Edward M. Gillis · Livermore, US
John H. Shadduck · Menlo Park, US
Csaba Truckai · Saratoga, US
Andrew Poutiatine · Mill Valley, US
Paul J. Buscemi · Orr, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 2011
Grant date	Jul 18, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/566
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of treating an airway disorder includes placing an implant in a patient's tongue, wherein the implant has first and second end portions that attach to tissue, and a tensioned medial portion between the first and second ends. The medial portion is configured to apply a pressure of less than a predetermined amount. Device systems associated with such methods are also provided.

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