发明名称 |
Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems affecting both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula in the upper airway |
摘要 |
Systems and methods resist posterior movement of both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ first, second, and third structures. The first structure is sized and configured for placement in or on a tongue. The second structure is sized and configured for placement in or on a region of a soft palate or uvula. The third structure is sized and configured for placement in or on tissue in a desired relationship anterior of the first and second structures. The first and second structures each includes a ferromagnetic material. The third structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with both the first and second ferromagnetic materials by attracting both the first and second ferromagnetic materials, thereby- resisting posterior movement of both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula. |
申请公布号 |
AU2007322367(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.08.15 |
申请号 |
AU20070322367 |
申请日期 |
2007.05.08 |
申请人 |
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. |
发明人 |
BOUCHER, RYAN P.;NELSON, LIONEL M.;KRAMER, ANDREW W.;PARASCHAC, JOSEPH;GILLIS, EDWARD M.;TOMAS, ANDRES D.;MCGILL, SCOTT A. |
分类号 |
A61F5/56 |
主分类号 |
A61F5/56 |
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