794results about "Snoring prevention" patented technology

A wireless implantable neuromuscular stimulator includes an antenna for producing an induced current in response to being disposed in an electromagnetic field. The antenna includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upper coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. A lower coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the lower surface of the substrate. The upper and lower coils are electrically connected to each other in parallel. The parallel connection can be facilitated by a plurality of connectors that extend through the substrate and electrically connect the upper coil to the lower coil. In one example configuration, connectors connect each coil turn of the upper coil to a corresponding turn of the lower coil.

Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and / or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and / or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.

Disclosed is an anti-snoring pillow, including a pillow bottom plate, a sleeping posture sensor is fixedly connected to a lower surface of the pillow bottom plate, and a sleeping posture airbag and a main control box are fixedly connected to an upper surface of the pillow bottom plate, wherein a head position sensor is fixedly connected to an upper surface of the sleeping posture airbag, an anti-snoring airbag is fixedly connected to an upper surface of the head position sensor, and the main control box is in communication connection with an air pump box, the air pump box is connected to the sleeping posture airbag and the anti-snoring airbag through pipelines, and wherein the sleeping posture sensor and the head position sensor are in communication connection with the main control box, and a pillow supporting cotton is provided on the upper surface of the pillow bottom plate.

The invention discloses an intelligent oral snore-ceasing equipment system based on multi-parameter monitoring, and relates to the technical field of intelligent oral snore ceasing. According to the system, physiological data and structural data of a user are collected through a data collection module, and a physiological and structural data set is constructed; the AI dynamic evaluation model module trains an initial model by using a convolutional neural network, continuously optimizes the model and dynamically predicts the snoring symptom risk of an individual by analyzing physiological and structural data; the physiological monitoring module monitors the physiological status of a user in real time, calculates a physiological stability index PSI, judges whether sleep is abnormal or not by combining with a threshold Q1, and adopts an intervention strategy if the sleep is abnormal; the airway disturbance monitoring module judges abnormal breathing by calculating a breathing disturbance coefficient HXY and combining with a threshold Q2, the sleeping posture monitoring module calculates a sleeping posture airway compression coefficient PSRF and combining with a threshold Q3 to judge whether the sleeping posture is reasonable, and if not, a strategy is provided; according to the system, personalized and precise snore stopping intervention can be realized.

Mandibular repositioning devices have a maxillary piece with a right side backmost teeth mold and / or left side backmost teeth mold and a driver flange having an anterior side with a convex curvature protruding from one or both thereof. The devices have a mandibular piece with a protrusive flange extending cranially therefrom positioned to have a posterior side engaged with the anterior side of each driver flange and with a plateau of a preselected height between the base of the protrusive flange and the tooth covering. The posterior side of each protrusive flange has a concave-to-convex curvature from a base of the protrusive flange toward a most cranial point of the protrusive flange and a convex portion of the concave-to convex curvature engages the convex curvature of the driver flange in a rest position. The plateau prevents disconnect between each protrusive flange and a respective driver flange.

A strut assembly for an oral appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea in a user includes a unitary body formed from a polymeric material. The unitary body includes an anterior end and a posterior end. A posterior projection is connected to the posterior end and an anterior projection is connected the anterior end. The unitary body, the posterior ball and the anterior protrusion integrally and monolithically formed.

The invention discloses a multi-region pressure monitoring and feedback method for a sleep monitoring mattress, which comprises the following steps: step 1, arranging a monitoring feedback system to collect pressure data and biological characteristic signals, step 2, dynamically planning a human body contact region during sleep, step 3, identifying a sleep stage and an abnormal sleep event, and step 4, determining the sleep stage and the abnormal sleep event. 4, dynamic feedback is output based on cooperation of multiple actuators; by means of dynamic area reconstruction and high-density sensor layout, millisecond-level pressure changes of key parts of a human body can be captured, the detection precision is greatly improved, active intervention of user health is achieved through multi-actuator collaborative dynamic adjustment, meanwhile, the method is combined with user body shape parameters, sleep monitoring of the whole crowd can be covered, and the method is suitable for being popularized and applied. The applicability of the mattress is effectively improved.

Mandibular repositioning devices providing downward movement as well as forward movement of the mandible have a maxillary tooth covering having a driver flange protruding laterally outward on one or both sides thereof and have a mandibular tooth covering having a protrusive flange extending cranially therefrom positioned to have a posterior side engaged with the anterior side of each driver flange. The anterior side of each driver flange has a convex curvature. The posterior side of each protrusive flange has a concave-to-convex curvature positioned to move the convex portion thereof along the convex curvature of the driver flange when the mouth opens, which also moves the mandible forward. A plateau of a preselected height, which prevents disconnect between each protrusive flange and its respective driver flange relative to a fully open mouth measurement, is present between the base of the protrusive flange and the tooth covering.

The invention discloses an intelligent bed control method and system and an intelligent bed. The method comprises the steps that N groups of breathing sound signals sent by an object are collected according to a preset time interval through sound signal collection equipment, and the object is on an intelligent bed; detecting whether a snore signal exists in the N groups of breathing sound signals or not through snore detection equipment; when it is detected that in the N groups of breathing sound signals, the group number of the breathing sound signals with snore signals is larger than M, the intelligent bed is controlled to execute the snore stopping action, and M is an integer smaller than or equal to N. The technical problems that an intelligent bed in the related technology does not have a snore stopping function, the user experience feeling is poor, and the sleep quality of a user is not improved are solved.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a spliced adjustable snore-ceasing corrector which comprises a snore-ceasing corrector body, and the snore-ceasing corrector body comprises an upper tooth socket and a lower tooth socket; thrust parts and limiting teeth capable of being inserted into the thrust parts are symmetrically arranged on the outer side faces of the two sides of the rear end of the upper tooth socket. Shark fin teeth are symmetrically arranged in the middles of the two side surfaces of the outer side of the lower tooth socket; the rear side walls of the shark fin teeth abut against the front ends of the limiting teeth. The shark fin teeth have clamping force and can clamp the two side faces of the upper tooth socket. And a pushing pin is spliced between the limiting teeth and the thrust part so as to adjust the initial positions of the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket. The initial wearing positions of the upper tooth socket and the lower tooth socket can be adjusted through the building-block-like splicing pushing pin, the device can adapt to different crowds, the number of adjustable stages is large, and the correction amplitude can be changed.

Mandibular repositioning devices have a mandibular piece having a first teeth covering and having a housing proximate each of a left molar portion and a right molar portion, a protrusive flange extending cranially from each housing, and a maxillary piece having a second teeth covering and having a housing proximate each of a left molar portion and a right molar portion. Each housing encloses a power source electrically connected an on-board circuit board and the housings of the maxillary piece further have the power source electrically connected to a motor operatively connected to a drive for anterior and posterior movements of the mandibular piece. The maxillary piece sits on the mandibular piece with the driver operatively engaged with the protrusive flange. The protrusive flange has a concavely-shaped anterior surface mated to a convexly-shaped head of the driver shaped to match the concavely-shaped anterior surface of the protrusive flange.

The invention provides a snore stopping method and device, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining an original vibration signal of the neck of a user, and carrying out the preprocessing of the original vibration signal, and obtaining a target vibration signal; analyzing the breathing state of the user according to the target vibration signal to obtain a breathing state analysis result; judging whether intervention conditions are met or not according to the respiration state analysis result; when the intervention condition is met, the breathing state of the user is intervened according to the breathing state analysis result and a preset self-adaptive intervention rule. The breathing behavior related to the snoring behavior is detected based on the vibration signal, flexible intervention on the breathing state of the user is achieved in combination with the detection result and the self-adaptive intervention rule, sound collection is not needed, interference of snore of other users can be avoided, user privacy is not involved, meanwhile, smooth intervention experience can be provided for the user, and the user experience is improved. Therefore, the method can be widely applied to the technical field of smart home.

A method for determining a treatment for a sleep disorder for a patient. The method comprises administering a positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment to the patient using a respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device in a first setting, and acquiring from one or more sensors associated with the patient an initial sleep parameter signal. The PAP treatment is further administered to the patient using the PAP apparatus in a second setting, and subsequent sleep parameter signal is acquired from the one or more sensors. The initial sleep parameter signal and subsequent sleep parameter signal are processed to generate a sleep parameter difference signal. The sleep parameter difference signal is processed to generate a sleep disorder characteristic signal. A sleep disorder treatment for the patient is determined based on the sleep disorder characteristic signal.

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent snore-ceasing pillows and respiration detection, in particular to a lifting adjustment snore-ceasing pillow based on intelligent sensing and a control system thereof.The lifting adjustment snore-ceasing pillow comprises a seat, an equipment integration box, an elastic neck support, a lifting unit, a cooperation part, memory sponge, a conduction frame, a sound sensor, an air bag, an air pipe, a vibration sensor, a pressure sensor and a pillowcase; a groove is formed in the lower side of the bottom plate, an equipment integration box is installed on the inner side of the groove, and a plurality of positioning grooves arranged at equal intervals are formed in the upper side of the bottom plate. The intelligent sensing snore stopping pillow is matched with a control system of the intelligent sensing snore stopping pillow through the elastic neck support, the memory sponge, the lifting units, the cooperation part and other structures, intelligent height adjustment in the direction of improving breathing smoothness and comfort of a sleeper can be conducted on the lifting units, the supporting effect of the pillow can be automatically optimized according to the head shape of the user, and the user experience is improved. Therefore, the overall comfort of the sleeper is improved.

A moldable oral appliance, comprising an upper tray assembly and a lower tray assembly. The upper tray assembly is configured to have an upper moldable component and an upper frame. The lower tray assembly includes a lower moldable component and a lower frame. The upper moldable component and the lower moldable component are made of a moldable material that is deformable when heated. The upper frame and the lower frame do not deform when heated to the temperature required for deforming the upper and lower moldable components. The upper moldable component and the lower moldable component each have at least one groove.

Improved systems, methods, and devices for treating sleep apnea are provided herein. In one aspect, an intraoral appliance for treating sleep apnea in a patient comprises an appliance shell comprising a plurality of cavities shaped to receive teeth of a jaw of the patient. The appliance shell can comprise an advancement structure arranged to interact with an opposing jaw of the patient so as to displace the lower jaw anteriorly relative to the upper jaw. The plurality of cavities can comprise cavity geometries shaped to reduce repositioning of one or more received teeth elicited by displacement of the lower jaw anteriorly relative to the upper jaw.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a personalized oropharyngeal airway device based on 3D printing. The personalized oropharyngeal airway device based on 3D printing comprises a 3D printed oropharyngeal airway body, a limiting part is arranged at one end of the oropharyngeal airway body, an airflow sensor is arranged on the inner wall of the oropharyngeal airway body, and a processor, a power source and a communicator are arranged on the limiting part. The processor is respectively connected with the power supply, the airflow sensor and the communicator, and the power supply is connected with the communicator. The device has the advantages that the structural design is simple and reasonable, the device is customized according to the oropharynx shape of a patient, wearing is more comfortable, meanwhile, when the OSA patient sleeps, the device can assist in opening the airway and prevent soft tissue in the oral cavity from blocking the airway, meanwhile, the smooth condition of the airway can be monitored in real time, related data can be recorded, the patient and medical staff can be helped to know the sleep breathing condition, and the sleep quality of the patient is improved. And adjustment and treatment can be carried out in time.

Mandibular repositioning devices have a maxillary piece and a mandibular piece each of which is configured to cover a user's teeth. The maxillary piece has a right back teeth portion and / or a left back teeth portion and a driver flange protruding laterally outward from either or both thereof. Each driver flange has a driving side with a convex surface. The mandibular piece has a protrusive flange extending cranially therefrom and positioned with an engaging side thereof engaged against the driving side of the driver flange. The engaging side of the protrusive flange has a concave surface which mates with the convex surface of the driver flange when the mouth is closed and is in continuous contact thereagainst as a user moves their jaw downward, thereby providing gradual arcuate incremental forward mandibular movement as the concave surface of the protrusive flange smoothly glides against the convex surface of the driver flange.

The invention provides a sleep apnea syndrome intervention device, method and system, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. The lower jaw supporting structure can make contact with the lower jaw of the user and support the lower jaw of the user. The first adjusting structure is arranged on the lower jaw supporting structure and can change the relative distance between the lower jaw and the lower jaw supporting structure; the respiration detection structure is used for collecting respiration data of a user and sending the respiration data to the control center; the control center is used for judging the breathing condition of the user according to the breathing data and correspondingly triggering the first adjusting structure to raise the lower jaw or lower the lower jaw relative to the lower jaw supporting structure based on the judgment result. The breathing condition of the user is monitored, when abnormal breathing is detected, the lifting operation on the lower jaw of the user is automatically triggered, so that the smooth airway is recovered, timely intervention is achieved, the sleep quality and the health condition are improved, and wide application prospects and market values are achieved.

Maxillary and mandibular appliances can be mounted to a user's upper and lower jaws. The appliances can include a palatal pad, buccal tubes, hamular notch tubes, and an anterior deprogrammer. The various portions of the appliances can provoke beneficial reactions by muscles in the tongue and jaw area, massage the same muscles, or provide other beneficial effects. A mandibular appliance can include a front portion, and a V-shaped lingual lift pad having members extending outwardly and rearwardly from the front portion, the lift pad members separated by a gap, the mandibular appliance sized to fit in a space completely under the tongue of a user.

Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and / or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and / or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.

A mouthpiece includes a buccal retention feature that produces frictional attachment to the lateral buccal portions (inner cheeks) of the individual user. The mouthpiece includes a U-shaped body sized and shaped to conform to the outer face of the dental arch. The retention feature includes bulbous protrusions that project laterally outward from the body to engage the cheek. The mouthpiece, and particularly the buccal retention feature, has a width that is large enough to prevent dislodgment or removal of the device from the mouth, taking advantage of the decrease in the intercommissural distance as the mouth is opened to attempt to remove the device. The device further includes a duct portion extending forward, outside the mouth, from the body, to permit normal respiration through the duct portion. The duct portion can be configured to connect to other devices, including but not limited to, devices for rebreathing, suctioning, feeding or delivering medicaments.

Disclosed is a mandibular advancement device having a first frame and a second frame, the first frame having generally a U shape, the U shape having an apex and two ends, the two ends associated with a rear of the first frame and the apex associated generally with a front of the first frame, a channel of the first frame having two opposing sidewalls, an inner sidewall of the two opposing sidewalls, an outer sidewall of the two opposing sidewalls, a first plurality of teeth on the inner sidewall, a raised block of the second frame, a mating sidewall of the raised block, a second plurality of teeth on the mating sidewall, and wherein the first plurality of teeth on the inner sidewall is sized in relative proportions to engage with the second plurality of teeth on the mating sidewall.

Techniques for addressing sleep disorders are provided. A system includes a nerve stimulator that is configured to deliver stimulation energy to a nerve of a sleeping patient. A system includes a sensor for gather data from the sleeping patient and a controller for processing the data. The controller is configured to cause the stimulation energy that is provided to be adjusted based on the sensed data.

An apparatus for treating bruxism comprising a main body element, a knob element, and a treatment arm. The main body roughly resembles a flattened golf club head and may have a recess on top, and is connected via the treatment arm to the knob element. The exterior of the apparatus has a smooth construction, with rounded edges lacking sharp corners or points, to assist with placement and comfort. When in use, the main body is placed in the cheek pocket and the treatment arm hooks behind the back molar, where it produces discomfort when fully biting down, thereby discouraging tooth-grinding during slumber.

The tissue anchor assembly can include a tissue anchor comprising an elongated member comprising a first end and a second end. The elongated member can include a lumen extending from the first end to the second end. The elongated member can include an opening between the first end and the second end. The tissue anchor assembly can include a suture. In some embodiments, the suture enters the lumen at the first end of the elongated member, forms a suture loop through the opening of the elongated member, and exits the lumen at the second end of the elongated member. The tissue anchor delivery system can be provided. Methods of use can be provided.

A mandibular advancement device with an adjustment part, including an upper tray assembly, a lower tray assembly, and an adjustment part. The upper tray assembly includes an upper frame and an upper moldable component; the lower tray assembly includes a lower frame and a lower moldable component. At least two different materials are used in the manufacture of the upper tray assembly and / or the lower tray assembly. The adjustment part is configured to connect the upper tray assembly and the lower tray assembly by a snap-fit, as well as to adjust the position of the lower tray assembly relative to the upper tray assembly. Specifically, the snap-fit includes at least one protrusion on one side of the upper tray assembly and / or the lower tray assembly, and the protrusion is configured to compressively connect the upper frame and the lower frame.

The present disclosure provides generally for a therapeutic oral device for assessing one or more health aspects of a user and / or alleviating one or more health conditions of a user, and associated methods for using the device. The device may comprise a hard palate portion, a mouth guard portion, and a tongue retainer portion. The hard palate portion may comprise one or more materials. The hard palate portion may also comprise a composite of materials. The mouth guard portion may comprise one or more components that provide stability and maintain the position of the therapeutic oral device within the mouth of a user. The tongue retainer portion may comprise an airway and a predetermined length. In some embodiments, the therapeutic oral appliance may comprise a mandibular mouth guard portion.

Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and / or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and / or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.

The invention discloses a snore-preventing device capable of being automatically adjusted to resist muscle fatigue. The snore-preventing device comprises a split tooth socket, an induction module, an integrated chip and a release module. The split tooth socket comprises a left rear molar tooth socket, a right rear molar tooth socket and an elastic pressing strip, the shell is formed by polyurethane 3D printing, a resin pressing die tooth socket is embedded in the shell, and a battery, an integrated chip and a signal circuit are arranged in the shell; the sensing modules are symmetrically arranged on the working surface of the inner side of the tooth socket and comprise flexible pressure sensors, humidity monitors and broken contact monitoring devices, the bottoms of the pressure sensors are arc-shaped triangular surfaces, the surfaces of the pressure sensors are covered with cellulose acetate films for resisting bacteria, and humidity monitoring ports are provided with carbon nanofiber pads for resisting moisture. The integrated chip converts the sensing data into an electric signal through the analog-to-digital converter, the signal processor and the transmitter and transmits the electric signal to the release module; after receiving the signal, the release module generates micro-current through an electrode to stimulate muscles, and the snoring symptom is inhibited. The shell is covered with a poly-o-phenylenediamine membrane, so that durability is enhanced, and the whole structure is small and portable and suitable for sleep breathing management.