Tongue retractor
US-12016583-B2 · Jun 25, 2024 · US
Sling-based treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
US10022263B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10022263-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213550065-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Publication date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
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Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.
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What is claimed is: 1. A sling, comprising: a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, a longitudinal midpoint, first and second opposing sides, first and second opposing surfaces, and a first portion extending along the lengthwise axis, the first portion having a first portion first end, a first portion second end, and a first width extending from the first side to the second side orthogonally to the lengthwise axis and through the lo…
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- What does patent US10022263B2 cover?
- Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mohan Arun, Schaeffer Darin, Melder Patrick C, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F5/566. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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