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Surgery > Body Protecting Or Restraining Devices For Patients Or Infants (e.g., Shields, Immobilizers) > Antisnoring Device Antisnoring DeviceAntisnoring Device patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/31/08 - 20080023012 - Glossopexy adjustment system and method Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the ... 11/29/07 - 20070272257 - Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep. ... 11/22/07 - 20070267027 - Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep. ... 11/15/07 - 20070261701 - Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea and snoring Embodiments of the invention include methods and devices to prevent or treat upper airway disorders in mammals related to impaired airflow. One aspect of this invention is a tongue retractor (LTR) that indirectly retracts tongue base by its implant site in the frenulum area. This simplifies the insertion, adjustment and ... 11/08/07 - 20070256694 - System to alleviate snoring The anti-snoring device is a combination of a chin pillow placed under the chin of a wearer and is designed to induce the wearer's mouth to stay closed while sleeping. Included in the combination is a dental appliance that has an upper box to receive the wearer's upper teeth therein. ... 11/08/07 - 20070256693 - Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on soft palate tissue An implant system places magnetic structures in or on tissue that develop a magnetic repelling force between a soft palate a posterior pharyngeal wall. The magnetic repelling force has a magnitude F-mag, where F-mag=f (F-sep, F-nat), and where F-sep is a force required to separate soft palate tissue from pharyngeal ... 10/11/07 - 20070235037 - Oral appliance for treating a breathing condition In certain embodiments, an apparatus for treating a breathing condition includes a body, a threaded member, a hook, and a receiver. The body comprises a front stop, a rear stop, and a guide extending between the stops. The threaded member couples between the stops and rotates relative to the body. ... 10/04/07 - 20070227545 - Soft palate implant An airway condition of a patient is treated by selecting an implant sized to be implanted within a soft palate of the patient. The implant has a tissue-engaging member sized to be implanted within the soft palate near a trailing end of the soft palate to oppose relative movement between ... 09/27/07 - 20070221231 - Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea An elongated anti-snoring device has adhesive areas at each end of the device and a central region of the anti-snoring device is designed to exert pressure. In use, the adhesive areas exert a pulling force on two areas of the neck causing these areas of the neck to expand outward ... 09/13/07 - 20070209665 - Self-anchoring magnetic force implant devices, systems, and methods A magnetic force system uses a magnetic implant sized and configured to be inserted in the pharynx and another magnetic implant sized and configured to be inserted in the tongue, palate, or pharynx. The system establishes different regions of magnetic interaction between the two implants across the airway, attracting and ... 09/13/07 - 20070209664 - Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems affecting both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula in the upper airway 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 ... 09/06/07 - 20070204866 - Airway implant Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered. ... 08/23/07 - 20070193587 - Devices, systems, and methods for stabilization or fixation of magnetic force devices used in or on a body Systems and methods prevent magnetic implant migration and extrusion in the upper airway. The systems and methods relate both to surgical techniques as well as structural features to address the problem of magnetic implant migration. ... 08/16/07 - 20070186936 - Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of the body, such as the pharyngeal conduit Systems and methods incorporate implant structures, and/or implantation devices, and/or surgical implantation techniques, to make possible the treatment of physiologic conditions, such as sleep disordered breathing, with enhanced effectiveness. ... 08/09/07 - 20070181135 - Adjustable headgear assembly for sleep apnea patients A headgear assembly is adapted for wear by a sleep apnea patient. The headgear assembly is designed for holding a lower jaw of the patient substantially closed during sleep. The headgear assembly includes a flexible crown and chin strap. The crown resides atop a head of the patient, and comprises ... 07/19/07 - 20070163603 - Tongue retention device and method of use A tongue retention device (1) for alleviating sleep apnea and other sleep maladies has a tooth-anchoring piece (12) that is positioned against the teeth (10) and a tab (2) having at least one aperture (3) for the acceptance of a tongue attachment device (9). To use the tongue retention device ... 06/28/07 - 20070144536 - Device and method for preventing unwanted oral activity The device and method for preventing unwanted oral activity includes providing and selecting a perforated oral tape, drying the teeth, clenching the teeth, and applying the perforated oral tape to the upper and lower teeth of the user. The oral tape secures the upper and lower teeth together, thus preventing ... 06/28/07 - 20070144535 - Implant for treatment of sleep disorders An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises an actuator element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the actuator element is an electroactive polymer element. Energizing of ... 06/28/07 - 20070144534 - System to prevent airway obstruction 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 ... 06/28/07 - 20070144533 - Stabilized magnetic force devices, systems and methods Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., ... 06/28/07 - 20070144532 - Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the upper airway Devices, systems, and methods resist posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. An implant device has a ferromagnetic structure that, when implanted, occupies only one lateral side of the tongue when implanted. The ferromagnetic structure magnetically interacts with a magnetized material placed in a desired ... 06/28/07 - 20070144531 - Device, systems and methods having mobile ferromagnetic structures A carrier is sized and configured for placement in or on a tissue region. The carrier includes at least one interior compartment. At least one ferromagnetic material is carried within the compartment. The compartment and the ferromagnetic material are mutually sized and configured to allow movement of the ferromagnetic material ... 06/21/07 - 20070137655 - Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems affecting the tongue or hyoid muscles in the upper airway Systems and methods are provided for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ a first structure that can be placed either in or on a tongue within an oral cavity and/or in a region of hyoid muscle. The first ... 06/21/07 - 20070137654 - Devices, systems and methods using titrated magnetic force systems Systems and methods place a first structure and a second structure in or on different tissue regions for magnetic interaction. The first structure comprises at least one ferromagnetic component, and the second structure comprises an array of magnetic components. The first and second structures are separated during use by a ... 06/14/07 - 20070131231 - Sleep apnea treatment device and method A device and method to be used in treating sleep apnea comprising a headband adapted by reason of its size and shape to fit around a person's head, a garment adapted to being secured to the torso portion of a person using the device consisting of a front section and ... 06/07/07 - 20070125388 - Device and method for improving a user's breathing In one embodiment, a device for improving a user's breathing includes an upper arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth and a lower arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth. A hook having an end is coupled to the upper ... 05/31/07 - 20070119463 - Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system Systems and methods selectively stabilize tissue in the oral cavity. The systems and methods implant a first implant element in a bone region within an oral cavity and implant a second implant element in a tongue region within the oral cavity. The systems and methods resist posterior movement of the ... 05/10/07 - 20070102004 - Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system Systems and methods selectively stabilize tissue in the oral cavity. The systems and methods provide a first material sized and configured to be fitted to less mobile tissue in the oral cavity, e.g., the roof of the mouth or upper/lower teeth. The systems and methods provide a second material sized ... 04/19/07 - 20070084470 - Anti-snoring apparatus The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for treatment of snoring in adults. The method provides the steps for snoring reduction or elimination through jaw and mouth support, acupressure, magnetic therapy, and optional electronically controlled 9-volt electro-magnetic current applied to and around certain acupuncture points on the wearer's ... 04/19/07 - 20070084470 - Anti-snoring apparatus The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for treatment of snoring in adults. The method provides the steps for snoring reduction or elimination through jaw and mouth support, acupressure, magnetic therapy, and optional electronically controlled 9-volt electro-magnetic current applied to and around certain acupuncture points on the wearer's ... 04/12/07 - 20070079833 - Intraoral mandibular advancement device for treatment of sleep disorders, including snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease and method for delivering the same An intraoral mandibular advancement device to treat problems associated with sleep disorders in a user having an obstructed airway, the disorders including, without limitation, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease and/or bruxism having a main body for attachment to the user's mouth and having a central portion; a protrusive ... 03/29/07 - 20070068534 - Apparatus for maximizing airflow patency The present invention relates to an apparatus for the maximization of airflow patency. A bite jig is disclosed that is adaptable to work in conjunction with a mouthpiece. This combination can then be connected to an acoustic pharyngometer. The system allows for the simultaneous, or near simultaneous, measuring of airflow ... 03/08/07 - 20070051374 - Occlusal splint The present invention is directed to an improved form of a splint having a contact portion for maintaining the vertical separation of rearwardly opposed teeth in the oral cavity of a patient wearing the splint. The splint is provided with a contact portion for contacting opposed forward teeth to the ... 02/15/07 - 20070034210 - Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the tongue Magnetic structures develop a magnetic force between a tongue and a posterior pharyngeal wall to stabilize an orientation of the tongue. ... 02/08/07 - 20070028926 - Snore and sleep apnea syndrome medical treatment device It is an object of this invention to provide a medical treatment device for curing snore and sleep palate syndrome, which is small in size, easy to place, allows patients to have communication after placement, does not induce the patients any physical disorder to jaw joint and jaw muscle, simple ... 01/11/07 - 20070006884 - Method for treating sleep apnea A dental device comprises an intraoral nasal dilator and a mandibular repositioner working synergistically as an anti-snoring device. The device has a lower segment of thermoplastic material which is formed to fit over the lower teeth and is connected to an upper section of molded material extending between the upper ... 01/04/07 - 20070000497 - Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on tissue Systems and methods include magnetic structures for placement in or on tissues in an airway. The magnetic structures carry sources of magnetism, which generate magnetic fields having directions. The magnetic fields interact to provide magnetic forces that provide a desired therapeutic effect, e.g., maintaining separation between the soft palate and/or ... 12/28/06 - 20060289015 - Magnetic devices, systems, and methods placed in or on a tongue Magnetic structures develop a magnetic force between a tongue and a posterior pharyngeal wall to stabilize an orientation of the tongue. The magnetic structures include magnetic materials that are sized, configured, and arranged on at least one of the first and second magnetic structures, to maintain a substantially mutually repelling ... 12/28/06 - 20060289014 - Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on tissue in an airway Systems and methods place a magnetic structure in or on a single tissue mass in an airway. A first magnetic region on a given structure magnetically interacts with a second magnetic region on the structure to shape the structure within the single tissue mass and thereby stabilize a desired orientation ... 12/28/06 - 20060289013 - Sleep appliance A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for ... 12/14/06 - 20060278238 - Improved oral oxygenating appliance An endoscopic mouthguard comprising a bite block comprising a generally annular body adapted to be inserted into the mouth of a patient so as to maintain the upper and lower teeth of the patient in a spaced apart relationship and define an endoscopic passage for introduction of an endoscope into ... 11/30/06 - 20060266369 - Devices and methods for treating sleep disorders Devices and methods for maintaining an open airway are described. Systems and methods are described for maintaining an opening of an airway by application of force to a patient's tissues in one of inferior, anterior, and lateral directions. ... 09/21/06 - 20060207608 - System and method for percutaneous glossoplasty Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the ... 09/21/06 - 20060207607 - System and method for percutaneous palate remodeling Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the ... 09/21/06 - 20060207606 - Method for adjusting tissue anchors Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the ... 09/14/06 - 20060201520 - Multifunctional mouthpiece system A mouthpiece system includes a bite area shaped to fit a general curved pattern of a user's dentition. The bite area has an occlusal area arranged to contact the user's dentition when inserted into a user's mouth. The occlusal area includes a palatal edge on a side proximate the user's ... 09/14/06 - 20060201519 - System for adjustable tissue anchors Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the ... 08/24/06 - 20060185680 - Airway implant sensors and methods of making and using the same An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises a deformable element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the deformable element is an electroactive polymer element. Energizing of ... 08/24/06 - 20060185679 - Lose at the source plate (l.a.t.s.plate) This invention is an intra-oral device (appliance) that will assist a user with weight loss by physiologically stimulating appetite suppression. This intra-oral device is a thin, molded acrylic or plastic plate that extends beyond the junction of the hard and soft palate (vibrating line) and is retained in place by ... 08/03/06 - 20060169289 - Mouthpiece for reducing snoring A thermoplastic mouthpiece may be custom fitted directly by the user to his dental arch. The mouthpiece is reusable, but is disposable at the user's discretion. The mouthpiece includes an opening at an anterior portion of the mouthpiece, the portion which keeps the wearer's lips spaced apart when the mouthpiece ... 07/13/06 - 20060150986 - System and method for hyoidplasty Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the ... 06/22/06 - 20060130850 - Removable intra-oral corrective anti-snoring device The present invention relates to a comfortable type removable tongue position corrective anti-snoring & anti-suffocating device. The device is made of wire or band material provided with suitable elasticity and rigidity, including at least a fixer, an upper force piece which is connected with the fixer and lower force piece. ... 06/15/06 - 20060124137 - Isometric exercise method and program for treating sleep apnea and snoring Isometric muscle manipulation results in a reduction in breathing airway restriction and the incidence and magnitude of sleep apnea and snoring. The method comprises exercises including, raising the tip of the tongue upward and backward in the mouth to touch the area between the hard palate and the soft palate ... 05/11/06 - 20060096600 - Oral appliance An oral appliance is provided for installation within the oral cavity of a user. The oral appliance is configured to be connected to a negative pressure supply to create a negative pressure environment within the oral cavity of a user. The device includes apertures adjacent the user's teeth. ... 05/04/06 - 20060090762 - Airway implant and methods of making and using An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises a deformable element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the deformable element is an electroactive polymer element. Energizing of ... 04/06/06 - 20060070629 - System and method for preventing snoring The system and method for preventing snoring includes providing and selecting a perforated oral tape, drying the teeth, clenching the teeth, and applying the perforated oral tape to the upper and lower teeth of the user. The oral tape secures the upper and lower teeth together, thus preventing snoring. The ... 03/23/06 - 20060060207 - Airway implant and methods of making and using A system and device for maintaining and/or creating patency in airways is disclosed. The methods of using the system and device are also disclosed. The system includes a power source that energizes a electro-active polymer implant. The energized polymer implant provides stiffness and shape to the airway, thereby minimizing collapse ... 01/12/06 - 20060005843 - Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep. ... 12/29/05 - 20050284486 - Devices and methods to reduce, ease, or eliminate snoring The device includes a band, wherein a forward portion of the band is adapted to be positioned across the mouth, and a rearward portion of the band is adapted to be positioned around the back of the head or neck. The device includes an air passage through at least a ... 12/29/05 - 20050284485 - Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of body, such as the pharyngeal conduit Devices, systems and methods develop static and/or kinetic and/or pressure forces to fixate or brace tissue in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit. ... 12/22/05 - 20050279365 - Anti-snoring apparatus and method An anti-snoring piercing in the form of specially designed thin mesh-like symmetric structure resembling a pair of wings connected symmetrically by means of a middle bar-like bridge. A middle bar-like bridge is mounted under the uvula while the two symmetric wing parts are placed over the soft palate and pierced ... 12/15/05 - 20050274387 - Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea An anti-snoring device that attaches to a specific area of the neck. The attachment means can be an adhesive, a clip or an implant. The device exerts a predetermined pulling force on this area of the neck, causing this area of the neck to expand outward from its normal position. ... 12/15/05 - 20050274386 - Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea The invention provides an adhesive coated anti-snoring device that attaches to a specific area of the neck. The device exerts a predetermined force on this area of the neck, causing this area of the neck to expand outward from its normal position. This expansion opens a blockage in the throat ... 12/08/05 - 20050268919 - Pharyngeal tissue fixation A patient's pharyngeal wall is treated by inserting an expander member into the airway and positioning an active portion of the expander member in opposition to portions of the pharyngeal wall to be treated. The expander member is activated to urge the wall portions outwardly to an outwardly displaced position. ... 11/03/05 - 20050241646 - System and method for treatment of upper airway disorders The present invention provides a system for treating a mammalian patient having obstructive sleep disordered breathing, e.g., sleep apnea. The system has a set of appliances including a first appliance being adapted to displace a mandible of the patient by a first predetermined geometry relative to a maxilla of the ... 10/27/05 - 20050236003 - Apnea nipple and oral airway and mandibular advancement device The invention main, is a sleep apnea prevention device which is designed to move the lower jaw forward, keep teeth and lips apart, and guarantee full oxygenation needs with oral airway that is centered in an anterior dental-buccal space shield and wing portion. This, with mouth guard for lower teeth, ... 09/15/05 - 20050199248 - Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea An apparatus and method for treating sleep apnea and/or snoring is provided. The apparatus includes an appliance sized and structured to be placed in the pharyngeal region of a human or animal and being effective in treating sleep apnea and/or snoring, for example in maintaining openness of an oropharyngeal region ... 09/15/05 - 20050199247 - Dental appliance for the treatment of sleep disorders An upper tray for receiving the maxillary teeth and a lower tray for receiving the mandibular teeth. Upper bite pads carried by the upper tray and lower bite pads carried by the lower tray. The lower bite pads located anterior to the upper bite pads so that the lower bite ... 08/18/05 - 20050178392 - Device to reduce snoring, drooling, and talking while sleeping This device reduces snoring, drooling, or talking during sleep. A small piece of cloth tape or other porous hypoallergenic material with a hypoallergenic adhesive on the back is affixed to the lips before sleeping. This small piece of tape operates like a latch to keep the mouth shut and prevents ... 07/14/05 - 20050150504 - Method and device for addressing sleep apnea and related breathing disorders A device which is removably insertable in the mouth for facilitating breathing while sleeping which provides a clear unobstructed airway by protrusive positioning of the mandible and/or delivery of pressurized air to the back of the mouth. The device has upper and lower tooth-contacting members and an airway defined between ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |