Devices and methods are provided for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. An implantable device is inserted into the tongue. The implantable device is a flexible elongated structure, which may be a curved or jointed filament; of a sufficient length and diameter to provide support, when implanted, sufficient to restrain obstructive movement of the tongue during sleep.
申请公布号
WO2007064908(A3)
申请公布日期
2007.12.06
申请号
WO2006US46028
申请日期
2006.11.30
申请人
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY;MERY, CARLOS;SHAFI, BILAL;BINYAMIN, GARY;CONNOR, JESSICA ANNE;WHITE, JOHN
发明人
MERY, CARLOS;SHAFI, BILAL;BINYAMIN, GARY;CONNOR, JESSICA ANNE;WHITE, JOHN