Mouthpiece, nasal seal, head appliance, apparatus, and methods of treating sleep apnea

摘要

A CPAP device and a method for treating sleep apnea use a head appliance with an oral adaptor comprising a tube partially inserted in a person's mouth and a diaphragm applied over the tube against the mouth, such that the lips are formed into a tight seal with the tube. A nasal seal is described comprising two rollers to which a strap is attached, so that the nasal seal is easily put in place, adjusted and maintained by rolling the rollers on the nose sides or pulling the straps.

主权项

1. A head appliance for a CPAP device, comprising:
an oral insert having a passage therein, comprising an insertion portion to be inserted into a person's mouth and a connection portion for connecting the oral insert to a CPAP respirator, a sealing element comprising a diaphragm to be placed on the person's mouth, a first strap attached to the oral insert and adapted to be passed around a person's head, and a second strap or jaw strap adapted to be passed around a person's head and adapted to maintain the diaphragm against the lips, or adapted to pass under the jaw to prevent the lower jaw from dropping; and wherein the insertion portion to be inserted into a person's mouth comprises a tube with an opening that is adapted to provide air inside the person's mouth.