Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1991-02-28
1993-03-02
Cohen, Lee S.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128716, 128725, 128419G, A61N 105
Patent
active
051900530
ABSTRACT:
An intra-oral, sublingual electrode device for the electrical stimulation of a genioglossus muscle to maintain the patency of an upper airway in the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome is disclosed as having a plurality of electrodes mounted to a support that is securable within an oral cavity to maintain optimally effective electrode disposition. The support is temporarily and conveniently securable, for example, to a patient's lower teeth. The support includes a plurality of electrode support members, each supporting and electrically insulating an electrode. Electrical conductors connected to the electrodes are routed through portions of the device to enhance the latter's stability, to protect the conductors and to position the conductors for comfortable egress from the patient's mouth. Various apparatus for fastening the assembly in place and for urging the electrodes into comfortable and effective contact are also disclosed, as are various methods of electrical muscle stimulation.
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Casler Brian L.
Cohen Lee S.
Jeffrey A. Meer, revocable living trust
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