Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea and snoring

Details Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea and snoring Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea and snoring

2008-01-29

2011-12-13

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Antisnoring device

C600S201000, C600S235000, C600S237000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074655

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices to prevent and/or treat breathing disorders (e.g., upper airways disorders) in mammals related to impaired airflow are described. Methods and devices apply force to soft tissue that avoids obstruction of airflow in the mammel's airway. Breathing disorders that are avoided by the methods and/or devices include apnea.

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