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Implants and methods for snoring treatment

An implant and implant technology, applied in the direction of snoring prevention appliances, devices of human tubular structure, larynx, etc., can solve problems such as persistent discomfort

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-01-15
MEDTRONIC XOMED INC
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The therapy may cause persistent discomfort

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[0056] In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, now refer to accompanying drawing 1- Figure 4 Explain the dynamics of snoring. The hard palate HP is located above the tongue T and forms the upper chamber of the mouth M. The hard palate HP includes supporting bone B and is not substantially deformed during respiration. The soft palate SP is soft and consists of mucosa, fibers and musculature extending posteriorly from the hard palate HP. The anterior LE of the soft palate SP is fixedly connected to the caudal end of the hard palate HP. The caudal TE of the soft palate SP is free. Since the soft palate SP has no structural support of bone or hard cartilage, the soft palate SP hangs down from the plane of the hard palate HP, and its static geometry is arcuate.

[0057] The pharyngeal airways pass air from the oral cavity M and the nasal passages N into the trachea TR. The portion of the pharyngeal airway formed between the opposite surface of the upper...

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A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. The implant has multiple fibers braided along a length of the implant.

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[0001] Cross-references to related applications [0002] This invention is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 09 / 513,039 and 09 / 513,432, filed February 25, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 434,653, filed November 5, 1999 , which in turn is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 398,991, filed September 17, 1999, all named after co-inventors Timothy R. Conrad, Mark B. Knudson and Jerry C. Filed in the name of Griffin. [0003] background technical field [0004] The present invention relates to methods and devices for treating snoring Background technique [0005] Snoring has received increasing attention both scientifically and academically. One publication estimates that up to 20% of the adult population snores habitually. Huang et al., "Biomechanics of Snoring (snoring biomechanics)", Endeavor , P.96-100, Vol.19, No.3 (1995). Snoring can be a serious contributor to marit...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/24A61F2/20A61F5/56
CPCA61F5/566
Inventor T·R·康拉德M·B·克努德森J·C·格里芬
Owner MEDTRONIC XOMED INC