公开(公告)号：EP2083754A2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-05

申请号：EP07799222.0

申请日：2007-06-29

申请人： Aspire Medical, Inc.

发明人： VAN DER BURG, Erik ,  DINEEN, Michael ,  HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  JACKSON, Jasper ,  FRAZIER, Andrew ,  ROUE, Chad

IPC分类号： A61F2/18

CPC分类号： A61F5/08 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B2017/00792 ,  A61B2017/06052 ,  A61B2017/06176 ,  A61F2/186 ,  A61F2002/2885

摘要： Methods and devices for rhinoplasty and treating nasal valve stenosis are disclosed herein. The nasal valve (122) acts as a flow-limiter and can contribute to airway obstruction if resistance within the nasal valve (122) is excessive. In one embodiment, a system (312) for treating nasal valve stenosis includes a first elongate implant (316) and a second elongate implant (316) configured to support the nasal valves (122) when implanted. The implants (316) can be coupled together by connecting elements, such as eyelets (284), tethers (296, 304), complementary socket joints (256, 260), and button-rivet supports (320, 324, 328).

公开(公告)号：EP2026704A2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-25

申请号：EP07796069.8

申请日：2007-06-13

申请人： Aspire Medical, Inc.

发明人： ROUE, Chad ,  DINEEN, Michael ,  HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  JACKSON, Jasper ,  FRAZIER, Andrew ,  VAN DER BURG, Erik

IPC分类号： A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/04

CPC分类号： A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B2017/00814 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/042 ,  A61B2017/0422 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0433 ,  A61B2017/0435 ,  A61B2017/0437 ,  A61B2017/0438 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0443 ,  A61B2017/045 ,  A61B2017/0451 ,  A61B2017/0453 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61B2017/0461 ,  A61B2017/0462 ,  A61B2017/0464 ,  A61B2017/0496 ,  A61B2017/06057 ,  A61B2017/0618 ,  A61B2017/248 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61F5/566

摘要： Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue (9). An implant (3038) is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue (9) and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible (13) and/or hyoid bone (15). In general, the implant (3038) is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue (9). Methods and devices for engaging the tongue (9) are also disclosed. One embodiment of a tongue remodeling system includes an elongate implant (3038) configured to be positioned within a selected region of the tongue (9) and a tether (3041) configured to suspend the tongue (9). The tether (3041) can be configured to be looped around the elongate implant (3038) and connected to another structure.

公开(公告)号：EP1850728A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-07

申请号：EP06758143.9

申请日：2006-02-07

申请人： Aspire Medical, Inc.

发明人： JACKSON, Jasper ,  KESSLER, Adam ,  HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  FRAZIER, Andrew ,  VAN DER BURG, Erik ,  DINEEN, Michael ,  ROUE, Chad C.

IPC分类号： A61B1/24

CPC分类号： A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/0487 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00814 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00986 ,  A61B2017/0403 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/0417 ,  A61B2017/042 ,  A61B2017/0422 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0433 ,  A61B2017/0435 ,  A61B2017/0437 ,  A61B2017/0438 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0451 ,  A61B2017/0454 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61B2017/0461 ,  A61B2017/0462 ,  A61B2017/0464 ,  A61B2017/0496 ,  A61F5/56

摘要： Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue (9). An implant (500) is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue (9) and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible (13) and/or hyoid bone (15). In general, the implant (500) is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue (410) in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue (9). Methods and devices are also disclosed for manipulating other soft tissue structures, including the soft palate (4) and pharyngeal airway.

公开(公告)号：EP2073742A2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-01

申请号：EP07796276.9

申请日：2007-06-20

申请人： Aspire Medical, Inc.

发明人： WOODSON, Beverly, Tucker ,  ROUE, Chad ,  VAN DER BURG, Erik ,  DINEEN, Michael ,  HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  JACKSON, Jasper ,  FRAZIER, Andrew

IPC分类号： A61C5/14

摘要： Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion into the tongue, preferably from an inferior surface of the jaw. The device may be used diagnostically assess the effect of performing tongue suspension in a patient prior to permanent implantation of a glossopexy device. The retractable distal tissue-engaging tip may be removed after diagnostic assessment, or left in place and attached to a temporary external securing device.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于操纵舌头的方法和装置，更具体地，用于临时悬挂舌头。 该装置的一个实施例包括细长构件，该细长构件具有可缩回的远端组织接合尖端，其可在管状构件的内腔内移动，构造成用于插入舌部，优选地从颌的下表面插入舌部。 该装置可以在诊断上评估在永久植入glossopexy装置之前执行舌头悬浮在患者体内的效果。 可伸缩的远端组织接合尖端可以在诊断评估之后被移除，或者留在原位并附接到临时的外部固定装置。

公开(公告)号：EP2026701A2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-25

申请号：EP07809542.9

申请日：2007-06-13

申请人： Aspire Medical, Inc.

发明人： HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  JACKSON, Jasper ,  FRAZIER, Andrew ,  ROUE, Chad ,  VAN DER BURG, Erik ,  DINEEN, Michael

IPC分类号： A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06

CPC分类号： A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B2017/00814 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/042 ,  A61B2017/0422 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0433 ,  A61B2017/0435 ,  A61B2017/0437 ,  A61B2017/0438 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0443 ,  A61B2017/045 ,  A61B2017/0451 ,  A61B2017/0453 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61B2017/0461 ,  A61B2017/0462 ,  A61B2017/0464 ,  A61B2017/0496 ,  A61B2017/06057 ,  A61B2017/0618 ,  A61B2017/248 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61F5/566

摘要： Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue (9). An implant (500) is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue (9) and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible (13) and/or hyoid bone (15). In general, the implant (500) is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue (410) in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue. Methods and devices for adjusting a glossopexy system are also disclosed. Furthermore, methods and devices for tensioning a glossopexy system are disclosed. A tether (2135) can include a tether protection element (2130) configured to prevent overextension of the tether (2135).

公开(公告)号：EP1701670A2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-20

申请号：EP04814718.5

申请日：2004-12-15

申请人： ASPIRE MEDICAL, INC.

发明人： ROUE, Chad, C. ,  KESSLER, Adam ,  HIROTSUKA, Mark ,  JACKSON, Jasper ,  VAN DER BURG, Erik, J. ,  DINEEN, Michael, T. ,  FRAZIER, Andrew

IPC分类号： A61F2/20

CPC分类号： A61B17/8061 ,  A61B17/8071 ,  A61B17/808 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B17/8872 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F5/56 ,  A61M16/0472

摘要： Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse.