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48 results about "Tongue root" patented technology

The tongue root is the part at the far back and bottom of the tongue, forming the front wall of the pharynx. It can really only do a couple of interesting things: push forwards, thereby expanding the pharynx. pull backwards, thereby constricting the pharynx.

Dysphagia rehabilitation training device

The invention discloses a dysphagia rehabilitation training device which is characterized by comprising a base, a control panel, a water tank, a water pump and a training mechanism. The training mechanism comprises a plurality of electric push rods arranged in a lower cavity of an adjusting frame at equal intervals, a plurality of sleeves are arranged in an upper cavity of the adjusting frame at equal intervals, pistons are arranged at the output ends of the electric push rods and slidably mounted in the sleeves, and a supporting rod of an L-shaped structure is fixedly mounted at the top of the adjusting frame. A peristaltic pipe is arranged at the front end of the supporting rod, a stimulation ball is arranged at the front end of the peristaltic pipe, a plurality of air pipes are connected to the interior of the peristaltic pipe, the air pipes are slidably installed in the supporting rod, the tail ends of the air pipes are connected to the top of the sleeve, and a water outlet pipe and a water inlet pipe are arranged at the tail end of the stimulation ball; the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are slidably mounted in the supporting rod; the device can guide the root of the tongue, stimulate the pharynx and train swallowing muscles at the same time.
Owner:THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL ARMY MEDICAL UNIV

Adjustable neck collar for preventing intravenous anesthesia airway obstruction

PendingCN121003518AFractureTongue rootPhysical medicine and rehabilitation
The invention relates to the technical field of neck collar equipment, in particular to an adjustable neck collar for preventing intravenous anesthesia airway obstruction. Comprising a first neck bracket and a second neck bracket, hook-and-loop fasteners which are symmetrically distributed are jointly arranged between the first neck bracket and the second neck bracket, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the side, away from the second neck bracket, of the first neck bracket, and an adjusting frame is slidably connected to the fixing frame; transmission air bags distributed in a linear array mode are fixedly connected between the fixing frame and the adjusting frame, every two adjacent transmission air bags are communicated with each other, an extrusion frame is hinged to the adjusting frame, and a torsional spring is fixedly connected between the adjusting frame and the extrusion frame. The transmission air bag expands to push the extrusion frame to move and rotate, so that the extrusion frame adapts to the length of the neck of a patient while pushing the lower jaw of the patient to move upwards, it is ensured that the tongue root of the patient can be driven to move upwards while the lower jaw of the patient is lifted, and therefore the airway of the patient is kept smooth.
Owner:SUZHOU MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

A simple teaching model for bloodletting of tongue and pulse of Mongolian medicine

ActiveCN112820177BEducational modelsTongue rootSurgery
The application discloses a simple blood-letting teaching model for a Mongolian tongue pulse, which comprises a blood-letting model and a lance blood-letting device. The blood-letting model comprises a base, the top of the base is fixedly connected with an oral cavity model, the oral cavity model is internally provided with a tongue pulse model, the base is electrically connected with the lance blood-letting device, the tongue pulse model is fixedly connected with a hook at the root of the tongue, the inside of the root of the tongue is embedded with a fixing device, the hook and the fixing device are electrically connected with a wire, the tongue body is internally provided with an air bag and the tongue pulse model, the tongue pulse model is located below the air bag, one side of the air bag is communicated with an air pump, the tongue pulse model is electrically connected with a pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected with the air pump. The blood-letting teaching model can simulate the reaction of an adult when the adult feels pain, can enhance the actual operation ability of students, can make the teaching process more realistic, and can enhance the teaching effect.
Owner:INNER MONGOLIA MEDICAL UNIV

Tongue image three-dimensional shape reconstruction method based on multi-source sensor fusion

The invention relates to the field of tongue image three-dimensional shape analysis, in particular to a tongue image three-dimensional shape reconstruction method based on multi-source sensor fusion. The advantages of multi-source sensors such as a structured light depth camera, a high-resolution RGB camera, a polarization filter, a near-infrared camera and a high-speed TOF camera are fused. High-precision tongue image three-dimensional point cloud is collected through a structured light depth camera, and the geometric dimension of the tongue image is accurately described; a high-resolution RGB camera is used for complementing tongue image textures, and the problem of light reflection is solved by combining a polarization filtering technology; the near-infrared camera supplements tongue root and surface blood vessel texture information; and the high-speed TOF camera monitors the tongue image in real time and compensates the motion blur error. And finally, fusing data acquired by a multi-source sensor, and performing three-dimensional grid reconstruction to obtain a complete and high-quality three-dimensional tongue image model.
Owner:GUANGDONG UNIV OF TECH

Intelligent protection device for preventing respiratory tract obstruction after anesthesia

PendingCN122141081ARespiratorsSurgeryTongue rootNursing care
The application discloses an intelligent protection device for preventing respiratory tract obstruction after anesthesia and relates to the field of medical devices, which comprises a blockage prevention mechanism and a supporting mechanism, the blockage prevention mechanism comprises a main pipeline, the rear end of the main pipeline is connected with a negative pressure pipe, the bottom of the rear end of the main pipeline is connected with a blowdown pipe, and the front end of the main pipeline is fixedly provided with a mounting head. Through the cooperation of the blockage prevention mechanism and the supporting mechanism, the application can not only effectively maintain the opening of the airway and prevent the tongue from falling backward, but also actively monitor and remove respiratory tract secretions, reduce the risk of obstruction, and the adjusting assembly in the supporting mechanism can detect the pressure of the base of the tongue in real time and adaptively adjust the supporting angle and strength, so that tissue damage is avoided; the blockage prevention mechanism is designed through negative pressure suction and an air guide cavity, air-liquid separation and continuous ventilation are realized, and the safety of patients is improved; in addition, the intelligent sensing electrode can automatically trigger the sputum suction function, reduces the intervention of medical staff, and improves the nursing efficiency.
Owner:CHANGDE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Apparatus and methods for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea utilizing cryolysis of adipose tissues

PendingUS20260199127A1Tongue rootAnatomy
A heat exchanger is disclosed for causing cryolysis of adipose tissue of a human tongue. The heat exchanger includes a body having cooling channels for circulating fluids therein. The body forms a contact surface that contacts a portion of the dorsal surface of the tongue and a portion of the base of the tongue. The heat exchanger includes a pair of side walls extending from the body and forming a pair of side contact surfaces that are dimensioned so that they contact the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the tongue in a manner so as to constrict the tongue when the contact surface is in contact with the tongue. A method of treatment for apnea using the heat exchanger and / or administering a chemical adipolysis formulation / vasoconstriction agent is also disclosed.
Owner:CRYOSA INC

Torque control system and method based on orthodontic teeth

PendingCN121512719AArch wiresBracketsTongue rootArch wires
The invention discloses a torque control system and method based on orthodontic teeth, and relates to the field of orthodontic teeth, the torque control system comprises a tooth root lingual assembly for realizing tooth root lingual root control, a tooth root lip assembly for realizing tooth root lip root control and a long traction hook; the tooth root lingual assembly comprises a first torque auxiliary arch with elasticity, and the tooth root lip assembly comprises a second torque auxiliary arch with elasticity and a bridge-shaped curve; the tooth root lingual assembly and the tooth root labial assembly are connected with a main arch wire on a dental crown bracket in a matching manner through the long traction hook; the action point of the tooth root lingual assembly comprises a first foot end, a first hip end and a first arm end; the action point of the tooth root lip assembly comprises a second foot end, a second hip end and a second arm end; and the acting point generates pressure stress towards the tongue root or tensile stress towards the lip end. The system realizes cooperation and unification with high efficiency, multiple functions, simple operation and wide adaptation, and has remarkable clinical value and popularization prospect.
Owner:JINAN STOMATOLOGICAL HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular disease detection device

The invention discloses a cardiovascular disease detection device, and relates to the technical field of medical detection, the cardiovascular disease detection device comprises a strip-shaped flexible main body and a pulse acquisition device arranged on one side of the strip-shaped flexible main body, and one side of the strip-shaped flexible main body is provided with a hemispherical block and an anti-skid groove formed in the outer side of the hemispherical block; pressure sensors are uniformly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the anti-skid groove; the vent groove is formed in one side of the semispherical block, and the vent groove penetrates through the semispherical block; and an extension plate installed inside the vent groove. The cardiovascular disease detection device achieves the purpose of having the function of assisting a patient in breathing, can assist in providing oxygen when the patient has cardiovascular disease symptoms, can assist in lifting the tongue root of the patient to keep the respiratory tract unblocked by means of the gravity of the arms of the patient, reduces the use difficulty of the device, and is high in buffering capacity and convenient to use. The oral cavity of a patient can be prevented from being scratched when equipment is used.
Owner:HENAN PROVINCE HOSPITAL OF TCM THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF HENAN UNIV OF TCM

Lip piece for nasal breathing

ActiveJP1824150SElastomerDrying mouth
This product is a lip piece for nasal breathing during sleep. Traditionally, mouthpieces are worn between the upper and lower teeth inside the mouth, but this lip piece is placed between the upper and lower gums and lips, covering the entire lip, and has a slightly elongated ring shape. It utilizes the principle that even ordinary people can achieve nasal and diaphragmatic breathing by opening their mouths wide like singers. One piece can be fitted to set two sizes, slightly elongated vertically and slightly horizontally. This allows for adjustments to the size of the person's mouth and jaw closure, adjustment of the amount of air, and multi-purpose use such as daytime fitting practice or nighttime sleep use. The material is synthetic resin, and you can choose between a harder (plastic) and a softer (elastomer) version. When this product is worn on the lips, the larynx opens, ensuring an open airway during sleep, allowing for smooth nasal breathing, and preventing snoring and sleep apnea. Furthermore, since it prevents mouth breathing even when the mouth is open, it can prevent various problems associated with mouth breathing. It can be used by a wide range of ages, from infants with underdeveloped lower jaws who grind their teeth, to adults with teeth clenching, dry mouth, temporomandibular joint disorders, and elderly people at risk of aspiration, and is harmless. Once the discomfort of wearing it is overcome, it promotes restful sleep with light and safe nasal breathing. Other benefits include improved blood flow to the muscles around the mouth, while at the same time creating a slight tension in the lips, which is good for blood flow to the brain. The lips relax and the salivary glands work, so saliva is produced, but the structure prevents saliva from spilling out of the mouth. The base of the tongue is more easily moved forward, so the epiglottis (the lid for swallowing) moves. It is also expected to help prevent silent aspiration pneumonia.
Owner:内田 陽子

Mandible displacement adjustment device

ActiveUS12667480B2Tongue rootMANDIBULAR PAIN
A mandible displacement adjusting device includes an upper braces and a lower braces, wherein the upper braces and the lower braces have an upper teeth accommodation space and a lower teeth accommodation space, the upper teeth accommodation space and the lower teeth accommodation space are made based on the tooth shape, and fits on the upper and lower dental arches of the human body respectively, and the side walls of the upper braces and lower braces extend out a first positioning part and a second positioning part corresponding to the upper molar area and the lower molar area. When the user wear the upper braces and the lower braces, the first positioning part and the second positioning part would be driven to fit together, and maintain a movable displacement space, so that when the mandible of the human body is moved forward and fixed, it will not cause the mandible of the human body due to tightening, neither cause the discomfort at the condyle, while avoiding the back of the tongue slumping down and blocking the breathing passage.
Owner:HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

Dental instruments

PendingJP2026070493ADentistrySnoring preventionTongue rootDental instruments
To provide a convenient dental device for patients who require the use of tongue position correction devices and other intraoral appliances. [Solution] The dental instrument 1 comprises an oral treatment device 10 that is detachably attached to the patient's upper teeth and is used to perform a predetermined procedure such as a retainer or night guard in the oral cavity, and a tongue position regulating device 50 which has a support 51 connected to the oral treatment device 10 and a contact body 52 that is supported by the support 51 and contacts the tongue body or tongue root of the patient's tongue T, and is used to regulate the tongue position, which is a procedure different from the predetermined procedure.
Owner:SUPEESU

An oropharyngeal airway

ActiveCN224387885UTracheal tubesTongue rootThroat
The utility model discloses an oral pharyngeal airway belongs to oral pharyngeal airway technical field, include: the tubular body is by the curved insertion part and the straight bite mouth part constitutes a hollow tubular, and the end of bite mouth part is formed with an external interface that communicates with its inside, the insertion part, bite mouth part and external interface integrated into one piece are made, air bag, install at the inside camber surface of insertion part, and be located insertion part away from bite mouth part one end, through the inflation of air bag, and the air bag of positive is filled further support and separate the root of the tongue, open the gap of the root of the tongue and the posterior pharyngeal wall, increase the ventilation effect, because air bag is only located the root of the tongue side, and the other three face no air bag close, this part of gap still can carry out partial ventilation, furthermore, when needing sputum suction, the sputum suction tube can pass through the side and go deep into the throat deep part suction.
Owner:HANGZHOU LANMA MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Children cerebral palsy cranial nerve injury assessment instrument and method based on big data

The invention discloses a child cerebral palsy cranial nerve injury assessment instrument and method based on big data, and relates to the field of child cerebral palsy brain, the child cerebral palsy cranial nerve injury assessment instrument comprises a first supporting plate fixed at the upper end of a mounting frame, and a placement assembly is fixed on the upper surface of the first supporting plate; the device further comprises a moving assembly fixed above the placing assembly and a collecting assembly arranged on one side of the placing assembly. The collecting assembly is pushed into the oral cavity of a patient through the moving assembly for tongue surface image collection, and the light supplementing module fixed to the surface of the collecting assembly simulates natural light, so that in the process that the collecting module collects the image in the oral cavity, the influence of the dark environment in the oral cavity on image collection is reduced; meanwhile, the tongue surface is fixed through the tongue depressor, movement and reflection of the tongue can be restrained, the tongue root can be further exposed, and completeness and clearness of the tongue root image are improved.
Owner:李涵

Medical emetic device

The utility model discloses a medical emesis promoting device which comprises a shell, a mounting groove is formed in the inner wall of the shell and located at the upper end, a cover plate is arranged in the mounting groove, a hose is arranged on the upper end face of the cover plate and located in the middle, and a mask is arranged at the upper end of the hose. Two groups of mounting frames are fixedly arranged on one side of the upper end surface of the mask, threaded sleeves are arranged at the other ends of the mounting frames, adjusting rods are arranged in the threaded sleeves and are in threaded connection with the threaded sleeves, and contact heads are arranged at the upper ends of the adjusting rods; therefore, a patient can take up the mask and enable the adjusting rod at the upper end of the mask to enter the mouth, then the contact head and the root of the tongue or the position making contact with the throat wall are downwards dug, the emesis promoting effect is achieved, when a reaction occurs, the adjusting rod and the contact head are taken out, emesis is carried out into the mask, and the situation that emesis is carried out on the body is prevented.
Owner:湘西土家族苗族自治州人民医院

Interface assembly

ActiveUS12695248B2Tongue rootElectrical connection
The invention relates to an interface assembly comprising a first interface component (10) and a second interface component (20) with a sliding guide (30) for mechanically securing the interface components (10, 20) to one another, wherein a tongue (12) projecting from a base (11) is situated on one of the interface components (10) and a groove (22) located in a base (21) is situated on the other interface component (20), the tongue and groove having corresponding cross-sections, wherein the tongue (12) and the groove (22) interlockingly secure the interface components (10, 20) to one another and block a movement perpendicular to the bases and perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the tongue (12) and groove (22), wherein electrical contact elements (15, 25) are situated on the tongue (12) and in the groove (22) and establish an electrical connection when the interface components (10, 20) are joined.
Owner:OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PROD GMBH

Monitoring device for keeping airway unobstructed and using method thereof

PendingCN121196522ARespiratory organ evaluationSensorsTongue rootCotton pad
The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a monitoring device for keeping airway smoothness and a using method thereof.The monitoring device comprises an elastic bandage, a storage assembly is arranged on the upper side of the elastic bandage and used for storing the elastic bandage, and a driving assembly is connected to the storage assembly and used for driving the storage assembly; a cotton cushion is fixedly installed on the lower side of an inner cavity of the elastic bandage, a plurality of evenly-distributed air bag strips are installed in an inner cavity of the cotton cushion, and an attached sensor is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner surface of the cotton cushion. The head and the lower jaw of a patient are sleeved with the elastic bandage, so that certain thrust can be applied to the lower jaw of the patient, the situation that the tongue root suffix occurs is avoided, pressure monitoring can be conducted on the tongue root suffix position through the attached sensor, and when the tongue root suffix occurs, a signal can be fed back to a monitoring computer in time; therefore, the alarm module can be started to give an alarm.
Owner:JINHUA MUNICIPAL CENT HOSPITAL

Adjustable livestock mouth and nose fixing and dosing device

The invention relates to the technical field of livestock dosing, and discloses an adjustable livestock mouth and nose fixing and dosing device which comprises a base and an extension frame, and an adjusting mechanism used for adjusting the size of the base to adapt to different livestock is arranged on the left side of the upper surface of the base; and a medicine feeding opening mechanism for converting medicine injection pushing force into abutting force is arranged on the upper surface of the extension frame. According to the adjustable livestock mouth and nose fixing and dosing device, when a handle is pushed to inject medicine, power drives a soft pressing pad below a bearing rack to press the lower jaw of a livestock through operation of structures such as the connecting rack, a first gear, a rotating shaft and a second gear, and the lower jaw of the livestock is stimulated to open the mouth naturally; according to the utility model, the risks of severe animal stress, oral injury and personnel injury caused by a forced opening prying mode can be avoided, meanwhile, it is ensured that liquid medicine is accurately fed to the root of the tongue through the medicine injection head, medicine is prevented from being spit out or wasted, and the success rate and accuracy of medicine administration are also improved.
Owner:HUALONG HUI AUTONOMOUS COUNTY AGRICULTURE RURAL AFFAIRS & SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU

Buckling prevention for ear clamps

PendingUS20260022789A1Hose connectionsTube connectorsTongue tipTongue root
The invention relates to a band clamp including a clamping band (10) with an outer band end (12) and an inner band end (14), the outer band end (12) including at least one opening (16a-16c) and an ear-like tightening structure (18) with two radially outward extending legs (30, 32) and a web (34) interconnecting the outer ends of the legs (30, 32) and a tongue recess (20), wherein the web (34) includes a depression (36) to prevent buckling the inner band end (14) including at least one hook (22a-22c) and a tongue (28), wherein, in a pre-assembled configuration of the band clamp, the hook (22) engages in the opening (16a-16c) in the outer clamping band (10) end and a tip of the tongue (28) engages in the tongue recess (20) and the tongue (28) is configured to be moved into the togue recess when the clamp is being tightened by narrowing the ear-like tightening structure (18).In order to reduce the risk of buckling, it is proposed that the inner band end (14) includes a longitudinal rib (24) configured to be arranged below the depression (36) of the web (34) in the pre-assembled configuration, wherein at least an end portion (24a) of said rib (24) has a height continuously decreasing towards the tongue (28) and / or dot (26) protruding toward the outer band end (12) is provided at a shoulder portion of the inner band end (14).
Owner:OETIKER SCHWEIZ AG

Mandibular adjustment device

ActiveCN116209412BSnoring preventionAgainst vector-borne diseasesTongue rootLower tooth socket
A mandible adjustment device, comprising an upper dental appliance (1) and a lower dental appliance (2), wherein the upper dental appliance (1) and the lower dental appliance (2) have an upper dental accommodation space (11) and a lower dental accommodation space (21), which are made according to the tooth shape and are respectively fitted on the upper dental arch and the lower dental arch of the human body, and the side walls of the upper dental appliance (1) and the lower dental appliance (2) correspondingly extend a mucosa protection device (12) and a positioning part (22) to the upper molar area (32) and the lower molar area (42), when the upper dental appliance (1) and the lower dental appliance (2) are worn, the positioning part (22) and the mucosa protection device (12) are combined and keep a movable displacement space, so that when the human mandible (5) is moved forward and fixed, the discomfort of the condylar process (51) of the human mandible is avoided, the tongue root (7) is prevented from collapsing and blocking the respiratory passage (8), and the oral mucosa (1011) is prevented from being injured.
Owner:许汉忠

Oral Positioning Device

PendingUS20260124067A1Snoring preventionTongue rootSurgical risk
An oral positioning device is provided to solve the problem of surgical risks associated with the conventional method of improving sleep apnea. The oral positioning device includes an upper positioning cover, a lower positioning cover, and two positioning members respectively connected to the upper positioning cover and the lower positioning cover. The upper positioning cover includes a groove, and an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall are respectively located on two opposite sides of the groove of the upper positioning cover. The lower positioning cover includes a groove, and an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall are respectively located on two opposite sides of the groove of the lower positioning cover. The lower positioning cover protrudes beyond the upper positioning cover by a protruding distance. The oral positioning device can prevent the user from breathing obstruction caused by tongue base muscles during sleep.
Owner:METAL INDS RES & DEV CENT

Bilateral tongue base repositioner

InactiveUS20260090905A1Snoring preventionTongue rootOral appliance
A bilateral tongue base repositioner holds the lateral borders of the tongue base inferiorly and anteriorly by means of lateral tongue base contacting pads located at the posterior ends of a wire framework that rotates around and slides through slots at the posterior ends of the buccal walls of an upper oral appliance. The contour of the lateral tongue base contacting pads is flat transversely, with an inferior and anterior facing concavity. The inferiorly and anteriorly facing surfaces of the lateral tongue base contacting pads also have an intricately textured tongue gripping surface provided by transversely oriented grooves with anteriorly slanted walls that grip the tissue on top of the sides of the tongue base to prevent it from slipping posteriorly into the pharynx. The wire framework comprises two antero-posteriorly oriented arms that are connected posteriorly by a transverse member. Each arm has an anterior end that is bent sharply inward (medially) to engage an apertured positioning plate attached to the buccal wall of the upper oral appliance. The anterior ends of the arms can be forced laterally out of one set of apertures and shifted into a different set of apertures to adjust the position of the lateral tongue base contacting pads.
Owner:SUMMER JOHN

Oral cavity cleaner

PendingCN120770961ATooth rinsingSaliva removersTongue rootWater flow
The invention discloses an oral cavity cleaner, and relates to the technical field of oral cavity cleaning, the oral cavity cleaner comprises a liquid inlet pipe and a first negative pressure pipe, the outlet end of the liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected with a mounting shaft, the mounting shaft is rotatably connected with a rotating wheel, the edge of the rotating wheel is provided with a plurality of protruding parts at intervals, and an adjusting part is arranged between the rotating wheel and the inlet end of the first negative pressure pipe; the adjusting part changes the position and angle of the inlet end of the first negative-pressure pipe when the rotating wheel rotates, so that the inlet of the first negative-pressure pipe is always located on the path of flushing water reflected by teeth, the end part of the second negative-pressure pipe is placed at the root of the tongue to prevent suffocation caused by accumulation of flushing liquid, and the inlet end of the first negative-pressure pipe is a hose section. The first negative pressure pipe is arranged on the water flow path of the flushing liquid of the liquid inlet pipe after being reflected by the teeth, so that sundries or food residues can be discharged at the first time, the residues cannot flow to be attached to other teeth or the inner wall of the oral cavity, and the cleaning efficiency is higher.
Owner:SHANGHAI CITY JIADING DISTRICT CENT HOSPITAL

Method for constructing OSA animal model by injecting sodium hyaluronate gel into root of tongue

PendingCN121444886AAnimal husbandryTongue rootPhysiology
The invention belongs to the technical field of animal model construction, and provides a method for constructing an OSA animal model by injecting sodium hyaluronate gel into a tongue root, and the method comprises the following steps: injecting cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel into the tongue root of an experimental animal, and continuing feeding to obtain the OSA animal model, the method can specifically simulate tongue root collapse, the construction method is simple and convenient, and the OSA animal model with stable phenotype and high repeatability can be constructed.
Owner:STOMATOLOGY HOSPITAL OF HEBEI MEDICAL UNIV

A device for treating snoring

ActiveCN224269564Uprevent movementprevent snoringSnoring preventionTongue rootPalate muscle
This invention provides a device for treating snoring, comprising a support segment with a connecting segment at its tail end. The support segment is composed of multiple elastic keels, each connected at its tail end to the connecting segment. Each elastic keel expands outwards when the support segment is extended. It also includes an insertion tube, which is hollow and allows the support segment to retract and be placed within it. The support segment, which can be inserted into the pharynx for further expansion, opens the airway and prevents snoring caused by soft palate or pharyngeal collapse. After the support segment is delivered to its position via the insertion device, the device is dislodged, allowing the support segment to expand and support the soft palate or posterior tongue root. Alternatively, it can be delivered to a designated location via a delivery tube, and by pulling the inner core outwards, the elastic keels of the support segment bend and expand to support the soft palate or posterior tongue root, thus opening the airway and treating snoring. This method does not require removal of the soft palate and therefore does not affect the patient's eating.
Owner:ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO FUDAN UNIV XIAMEN HOSPITAL

Flexible tongue electrode for tongue electrophysiological detection and customization method

PendingCN121176917ASensorsDiagnostic recording/measuringTongue rootTongue tip
The invention provides a flexible tongue electrode for tongue electrophysiology detection and a customization method. The flexible tongue electrode comprises a flexible substrate layer and a flexible electrode, wherein the flexible substrate layer covers a tongue tip, a tongue side, a tongue middle and a tongue root, and the surface of the flexible substrate layer is provided with a three-dimensional curved surface matched with the surface of a tongue part; the conductive layer is a patterned electrode array arranged on the flexible substrate layer in a distributed manner, the conductive layer comprises a plurality of electrode units and interconnection wires, the electrode units respectively cover the tongue tip, the tongue side, the tongue middle and the tongue root, and the electrode arrays of the electrode units acquire the same or different spatial resolutions; the flexible packaging layer covers the tongue tip, the tongue side, the tongue middle and the tongue root, the surface of the flexible packaging layer is provided with a three-dimensional curved surface matched with the surface of the tongue part, and a first through hole structure used for exposing electrode sites, a second through hole structure used for exposing a rear-end bonding pad and a third through hole structure used for discharging secretions are etched on the flexible packaging layer. According to the scheme, distributed layout covering the whole tongue can be achieved, the attachment degree is improved, secretion accumulation is reduced, and efficient, high-precision and high-stability collection is achieved.
Owner:SHANGHAI NINTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Multifunctional gastrointestinal endoscope mouthpiece

InactiveCN121101443ARespiratorsGastroscopesTongue rootOral problems
The invention discloses a multifunctional gastrointestinal endoscope mouthpiece which comprises a mouthpiece body and a mask, the mouthpiece body is composed of a breather pipe and a tongue depressor, memory metal is arranged in the tongue depressor, and the tongue depressor can bend and press the tongue under the action of oral temperature, so that the root of the tongue is prevented from falling backwards, and the airway is kept smooth. The mouthpiece can be used in cooperation with a mask, the mask is provided with a catheter connector and an exhaust port, auxiliary oxygen supply and gas exhaust are supported, and the inspection safety and comfort are improved. The mouth biting device is reasonable in structure, high in adaptability and suitable for various clinical scenes, and the problems that a traditional mouth biting device is single in function, unsmooth in ventilation and the like are effectively solved.
Owner:自贡市第一人民医院

Artificial intelligence-based difficult airway prediction system and method

PendingCN122050872AMedical data miningTongue rootRisk indicator
The invention relates to the technical field of physiological data processing, in particular to a difficult airway prediction system and method based on artificial intelligence. According to the system, the frequency of indirect features of a target patient in each laryngoscope exposure level is counted, and preoperative airway risk indexes of the target patient can be obtained by further combining the category similarity between the indirect features and reference features. According to the method, state information in an operation is obtained in real time, state risk indexes in the operation are obtained through space state changes of the pharynx, the root of the tongue and the front wall of the trachea, the more visual EtCO2 waveform disorder degree serves as a reference, the real-time airway influence coefficient capable of representing multi-dimensional risk factors is finally obtained, the real-time airway influence coefficient is used for prediction of a classification neural network, and a better prediction result is obtained. According to the method, feature analysis is carried out on the patient group before the operation, the physiological state of the patient is analyzed during the operation, effective risk indexes are comprehensively obtained and used for difficult airway prediction, the prediction accuracy is improved, and doctors can conveniently intervene in the subsequent operation process in advance.
Owner:THE PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHAANXI PROV

Tongue muscle stimulator

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a tongue muscle stimulator which comprises a tongue sleeve assembly, a shell, an air guide pipe and a negative pressure assembly. The tongue sleeve assembly comprises a tongue sleeve film, a plurality of electrode plates and an electric control device; the upper end of the tongue sleeve film is an opening, the tongue sleeve film is used for wrapping the tongue of a patient, the tongue sleeve film covers the tongue root of the patient during use, the electrode plates are distributed on the tongue sleeve film, the electrode plates are attached to target sites on the tongue, the electrode plates provide electrical stimulation, and the electrode plates are electrically connected with the electric control device. The electric control device is used for providing power support and controlling the opening and closing of the electrode plates; the tongue sleeve assembly is located in the shell, and the shell is in a semi-ellipsoid shape. One end of the air guide pipe is connected with the bottom of the shell, the other end of the air guide pipe is connected with the negative pressure assembly, and the negative pressure assembly is used for sucking gas or liquid in the tongue sleeve film. Higher-strength and higher-efficiency tongue muscle strength and flexibility training is provided for the patient with tongue muscle dysfunction.
Owner:SHANGHAI TONGREN HOSPITAL

Oral endoscope mouthpiece with tongue depressor

PendingCN120938320ASomatoscopeTongue rootAnesthetics drugs
The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses an oral endoscope mouthpiece with a tongue depressor, the oral endoscope mouthpiece comprises a mouthpiece main body, an oxygen supply catheter, a nasal suction head and a sampling catheter, the mouthpiece main body is formed by integrally connecting a mouthpiece shell and a wing plate, the mouthpiece shell is provided with a tongue depressor assembly, the tongue depressor assembly comprises a tongue depressor detachably connected with the mouthpiece shell, and the sampling catheter is arranged on the tongue depressor assembly. The end of the tongue depressor is integrally connected with an extension part, an air supply channel is formed in the extension part, and the end of the extension part is connected with a flow choking turning plate through a flexible part. According to the oral endoscope mouthpiece with the tongue pressing function, by arranging the tongue pressing assembly, the tongue body can be effectively pressed, the situation that the tongue root falls to block the respiratory tract due to the fact that muscle tension is reduced due to anesthetic medicine is avoided, it is ensured that the airway of a patient keeps smooth, and meanwhile through mutual cooperation of an extension piece, an air supply channel, a flexible piece and a flow blocking turning plate, the flow blocking effect is good. Reflux is prevented from entering the airway, and the safety of a patient in the digestive endoscopy diagnosis and treatment process is effectively improved.
Owner:HUNAN XINDAKANG MEDICAL TECH CO LTD +1

Assist device for preventing retrograde tongue contraction and smoothing airway based on unconscious relaxation of tongue muscles

According to the auxiliary device for preventing tongue retrograde contraction and smoothing the airway based on unconscious relaxation of tongue muscles, the tongue which cannot be physiologically controlled automatically due to relaxation in the oral cavity is fixed through the structure of the auxiliary device, and the problem that due to different factors such as obese sleep and senescence, tongue root retrograde is caused, the airway is blocked, and breathing is not smooth is solved.
Owner:杨曦驰