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Method and apparatus for mandibular support

A technology of supporting device and mandible, applied in fractures, snoring prevention devices, medical science, etc., can solve problems such as changing tooth arrangement, facial discomfort, expensive oral appliances, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-01-15
BLR SLEEPWELL LLC
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Oral appliances are relatively expensive and come with a variety of sometimes serious side effects, including jaw pain, facial discomfort and altered tooth alignment

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[0040] The drawings described above and the following written description of specific structures and functions are not intended to limit the scope of Applicants' invention or the scope of the appended claims. Rather, the drawings and written description are provided to teach any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention for which patent protection is sought. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that not all features of a commercial embodiment of the invention have been described or shown in the interest of clarity and understanding. Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that the development of an actual business embodiment incorporating aspects of the present invention will require many implementation-specific decisions to achieve the developer's ultimate goal for the business embodiment. Such implementation-specific decisions may include, and may not be limited to, compliance with system-related, business-related, government-related, and other constr...

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Abstract

A mandible support device comprising a structural member comprising a support component and an adhesive component. The support component is configured to extend from the head or face above the mandible to the region of the gonial angle, or from the gonial angle on a first side of a face to the gonial angle on a second side of a face, across the premaxilla region of the face. The adhesive componentis configured such that the structural member can be temporarily attached to the skin.

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[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 62 / 295,802, filed February 16, 2016. technical field [0003] The inventions disclosed and taught herein relate generally to devices and methods for supporting the human mandible; and more particularly, to a simple, comfortable, and easy-to-manufacture device for reducing or eliminating airway caused by backward movement of the mandible narrow. [0004] Statement Regarding Federally Funded Research or Development [0005] Not applicable [0006] Appendix Reference [0007] Not applicable Background technique [0008] Displacement of the mandible in a posterior direction often results in restriction or obstruction of the airway in the larynx. This restriction in the air passages of the throat can occur when an individual relaxes the muscles of the face and throat, such as occurs during sleep or may occur during waking activities such as endurance spo...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/40A61F5/56A61F13/02A61F13/12A61L15/58
CPCA61F13/0233A61F5/56A61F13/12A61F5/05891
Inventor M.R.布林克尔J.C.伦敦B.W.拉伯恩
Owner BLR SLEEPWELL LLC
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