Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
Patent
1996-07-09
1999-03-23
Asher, Kimberly L.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
12820715, 12820418, 12820423, A61M 1600, A62B 906, A62B 700, F16K 3102
Patent
active
058846255
ABSTRACT:
An appliance is provided for installation within the mouth of an individual to prevent obstruction of the natural airway of the individual and to enhance natural ventilation during sleep. The appliance is hollow and is custom-molded to the oral cavity for biasing tissues surrounding the user's natural airway to keep the airway open. An external positive air supply is also provided which connects to a tube extending from the appliance and forces air through the hollow appliance to a rear opening of the appliance in the user's retroglossal area. A sensor provides control information to the positive air supply by sensing relative pressure in the user's oral cavity. The natural breathing cycle is thus enhanced but not controlled by the appliance.
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Asher Kimberly L.
Defreytas C. Douglas
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