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US20110240037 |
Delivery Tools for Sleep Disorders Treatment Implant and Methods of Implantation
Methods and tools are disclosed for inserting an implant device that treats snoring and apnea of a patient by altering the position of a soft palate. Methods and tools can make an incision in... |
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US20140007885 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA
Methods for treating sleep apnea. A method includes implanting at least first and second elongated implants in a tongue or soft palate of a patient, wherein each of the first and second implants... |
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US20150034095 |
Tissue Adjustment Implant
Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of... |
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US20120055487 |
System and Method for Treatment of Upper Airway Disorders
The present invention provides a system for treating a mammalian patient having obstructive sleep disordered breathing, e.g., sleep apnea. The system has a set of appliances including a first... |
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US20150032028 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF AN AIRWAY DISORDER
Methods and systems for treating an airway disorder and delivering an implant to airway tissue are provided. A method includes partially inserting at least a first and second wire into airway... |
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US20150075541 |
AIRWAY IMPLANTS AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INSERTION AND RETRIEVAL
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and... |
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US20120111341 |
AIRWAY IMPLANTS AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INSERTION AND RETRIEVAL
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and... |
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US20140000631 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA
Methods of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. A method includes the steps of wrapping a bioerodable material at least partway around an axis to create a wound bioerodable... |
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US20140076333 |
Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance and Method of Constructing
A sleep apnea dental appliance and a method for constructing said appliance. The sleep apnea dental appliance and the method for constructing said dental appliance offers patients a mandibular... |
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US20110067708 |
NASAL DEVICES FOR USE WHILE SLEEPING
Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic... |
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US20120132215 |
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY
An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the... |
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US20140041668 |
ADJUSTABLE ORAL INTERFACE AND METHOD TO MAINTAIN UPPER AIRWAY PATENCY
This invention provides an oral apparatus and method capable of alleviating or curing snore and obstructive sleep apnea by applying a negative pressure through a mini oral interface to the oral... |
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US20110180075 |
ADJUSTABLE ORAL INTERFACE AND METHOD TO MAINTAIN UPPER AIRWAY PATENCY
This invention provides an oral apparatus and method capable of alleviating or curing snore and obstructive sleep apnea by applying a negative pressure through a mini oral interface to the oral... |
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US20130263866 |
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY
An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the... |
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US20110220124 |
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY
An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the... |
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US20110036357 |
MODULAR DENTAL APPLIANCE FOR IMPROVING AIRFLOW THROUGH NASAL- PHARYNGEAL AIRWAY
An embodiment of a device in accordance with the present invention is adapted to be positioned at least partially in a mouth of a user to reduce resistance of air flow in the oral pharyngeal... |
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US20110005530 |
METHODS OF TREATING A DISORDER BY INHIBITING EXPIRATION
Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic... |
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US20120017918 |
Oral Fixation Device and Fixing Method Using the Same
An oral fixation device and an oral fixing method using the same are provided. The oral fixation device includes a U-shaped brace and an arch board. The arch board is connected to an inner wall of... |
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US20110180076 |
WEARABLE TISSUE RETENTION DEVICE
A wearable tissue retention system generally comprises an oral appliance retractably coupled to a covering which is secured to an anterior portion of the tongue. As the subject moves their tongue... |
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US20130092176 |
AUTOMATED TISSUE RETENTION SYSTEM
An automated tissue retention system generally comprises an oral appliance retractably coupled to a covering which is secured to an anterior portion of the tongue. Once placed within a subject's... |
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US20150000675 |
NASAL BREATHING AID
A nasal breathing aid includes a base portion and two extending diverging arms. The arms, near their base include inward facing contact elements which are adapted to “pinch” the vomer bone within... |
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US20100294283 |
AUTOMATED TISSUE RETENTION SYSTEM
An automated tissue retention system generally comprises an oral appliance retractably coupled to a covering which is secured to an anterior portion of the tongue. Once placed within a subject's... |
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US20130233324 |
GLOSSOPLASTY IMPLANT TENSION RELIEF SYSTEM
A glossoplasty implant tension relief system for treating an airway of a patient has a first portion configured to engage a mandible of the subject. The system also has a second portion configured... |
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US20110226264 |
DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA
A medical appliance for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a biasing member for inserting behind and exerting a... |
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US20110005529 |
METHODS OF TREATING A SLEEPING SUBJECT
Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic... |
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US20110192404 |
AUTOMATED NEGATIVE PRESSURE ORAL APPARATUS
This invention provides an oral apparatus and method capable of alleviating or curing snore and obstructive sleep apnea by applying a negative pressure through a mini oral interface to the oral... |
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US20110005528 |
NASAL DEVICES WITH RESPIRATORY GAS SOURCE
Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic... |
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US20110155143 |
SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA PREVENTION AND TREATMENT DEVICE
A snoring and obstructive sleep apnea prevention and treatment device has an oral device portion with a centrally disposed plate portion. The plate portion has a suction cup on its tongue facing... |
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US20110178439 |
A PALATE RETAINER WITH ATTACHED NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY EXTENDER FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
A medical appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a securing device configured to be removably affixed to the patient's jaw; and a biasing... |
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US20150181952 |
Sleep Apnea Prevention Mask
A sleep apnea prevention sleep-aid mask is described. The sleep-aid mask is configured to secure the lips of a user together in a natural state, in order to encourage the respiratory system of the... |
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US20150034092 |
Sleep Apnea Prevention Mask
A sleep apnea prevention sleep-aid mask is described. The sleep-aid mask is configured to secure the lips of a user together in a natural state, in order to encourage the respiratory system of the... |
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US20120247485 |
ORAL APPLIANCE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA
The oral appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea provides greater comfort to the user and maintains an open air passage through the mouth by preventing the tongue from blocking the windpipe... |
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US20110073119 |
NEGATIVE PRESSURE ORAL APPARATUS
This invention provides an oral apparatus and method capable of alleviating or curing snore and obstructive sleep apnea by applying a negative pressure through a mini oral interface to the oral... |
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US20130269712 |
ADJUSTABLE BITE PLANE APPLIANCE
A bite plane apparatus for applying to a patient's teeth is provided. The bite plane apparatus has an adjustable portion with a moveable member in a manibular portion that corresponds with a... |
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US20120216818 |
GLASSOPLASTY USING TISSUE ANCHOR GLOSSOPEXY WITH VOLUMETRIC TONGUE REDUCTION
Methods and devices are disclosed for remodeling the tongue. One or more spaces or cavities are formed in the tongue using, for example, surgical or RF ablative techniques. The cavities can be... |
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US20100319710 |
IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AIRWAY PASSAGE
Techniques for operating a subcutaneous implant device are disclosed. The implant device can be formed of a non-magnetic material that is compatible with diagnostics such as magnetic resonance... |
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US20130319427 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO TREAT UPPER PHARYNGEAL AIRWAY OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA PATIENTS
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may be caused by a collapse of the pharyngeal wall as a result of increasing negative airway pressure. This invention is directed to systems and methods to resist... |
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US20130037037 |
DENTAL APPLIANCE WITH ADJUSTABLE TONGUE REPOSITIONER
An embodiment of a device in accordance with the present invention is adapted to be positioned at least partially in a mouth of a user to reduce resistance of air flow in the oral pharyngeal... |
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US20130306080 |
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIZING AN ORAL APPLIANCE USING OVERLAYS
A system for sizing an oral appliance comprises a right overlay, a left overlay, and a wax bite plate. A dental arch impression of a patient is taken on the wax bite plate, and indicia on the... |
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US20130000652 |
ORAL ORTHOSIS
An oral orthosis includes a holder in the shape of a mouthpiece, including a curved arcuate trough-like upper section which receives a formable material. The formable material does not occupy the... |
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US20110162658 |
ORAL ORTHOSIS
An oral orthosis includes a holder in the shape of a mouthpiece, including a curved arcuate trough-like upper section which receives a formable material. The formable material does not occupy the... |
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US20120180798 |
ORAL APPLIANCE FOR SLEEP AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
An oral appliance for managing a person's airway, includes a malleable ring portion which fits between a user's lower teeth and lower lip, or a user's upper teeth and upper lip; and a tongue... |
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US20150182374 |
DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA OR SNORING
A device for treatment of sleep apnea or snoring of a user comprises an upper oral splint adapted for an upper jaw of the user, and a lower oral splint (20) adapted for a lower jaw of the user. At... |
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US20130146065 |
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION, SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING
Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, a glossal suspension system includes a tissue tensioner that includes a... |
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US20130081637 |
NASAL INSERT AND CANNULA AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF
A nasal insert includes a user interface with a housing having a circumferential wall defining an interior passage. A valve is in communication with the interior passage and limits a fluid flow... |
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US20150238347 |
DENTAL SLEEP APPLIANCE
A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention... |
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US20120255561 |
DEVISE FOR SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT
A device for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment has an oral elastic glove portion adapted to removably cover a free moving portion of a user's tongue. Three vacuum suction cups are used... |
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US20110120476 |
SLEEP APPLIANCE
A dental oral appliance for patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and keep the airways open during sleep Retention for the appliance... |
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US20140034064 |
Oral Interface and Method using the Same
This invention provides an oral interface mainly including a connecting channel, a collapsible chamber and a non-collapsible structure disposed inside the collapsible chamber. The connecting... |
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US20130087155 |
TISSUE CROSSLINKING FOR TREATMENT OF SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
A method of treating snoring and/or OSA in a subject in need of such treatment. The method includes crosslinking proteins of the subject's soft palate tissue or pharynx tissue. The crosslinking... |