A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant 102 for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate SP of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. The implant has multiple fibers 103 braided along a length of the implant. The braid includes unbonded ends and/or air-textured yarns.
申请公布号
WO02076341(A2)
申请公布日期
2002.10.03
申请号
WO2002US07966
申请日期
2002.03.14
申请人
PI MEDICAL, INC.;KNUDSON, MARK, B.;BRENZEL, MICHAEL, P.