摘要 |
<p>A throat support device comprising a main throat support section having one or more lifting mechanisms, each with a tip, each tip adapted to fit into a location immediately adjacent to and behind a basihyoid bone, a thyroid cartilage and/or a cricoid cartilage of an animal to control upper airway dysfunction is disclosed. In one embodiment, the throat support device further comprises a bridle. In one embodiment, the upper airway dysfunction is dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) and the animal is a horse. Unlike conventional treatments involving surgery, the throat support device provides a non-invasive and convenient means of diagnosing and treating upper airway dysfunctions.</p> |
申请人 |
CORNELL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC.;DUCHARME, NORM, G.;HACKETT, RICHARD, P.;WOODIE, J., BRETT |
发明人 |
DUCHARME, NORM, G.;HACKETT, RICHARD, P.;WOODIE, J., BRETT |