Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system
    32.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system 有权
    用于在上呼吸系统中移动和/或抑制组织的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07367340B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-06

    申请号:US11656699

    申请日:2007-01-23

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    摘要: Systems and methods selectively stabilize tissue in the oral cavity. The systems and methods implant a first implant element in a bone region within an oral cavity and implant a second implant element in a tongue region within the oral cavity. The systems and methods resist posterior movement of the tongue within the oral cavity by coupling the first implant element to the second implant element within the oral cavity. By coupling, the systems and methods apply force, e.g., tension, between the first and second implant elements.

    摘要翻译: 系统和方法选择性地稳定口腔中的组织。 系统和方法将第一种植体元件植入口腔内的骨区域,并将第二种植体元件植入口腔内的舌部区域。 系统和方法通过将第一植入元件连接到口腔内的第二植入元件来抵抗舌头在口腔内的后移动。 通过联接,系统和方法在第一和第二植入元件之间施加力,例如张力。

    Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions
    33.
    发明申请
    Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions 有权
    用于在目标组织区域中保持所需取向的可植入装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080066766A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:US11820174

    申请日:2007-06-18

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/56 A61F5/566

    摘要: At least one implant structure is sized and configured for implantation in, on, or near an extrinsic muscle region affecting movement and/or shape of a tongue, e.g., a genioglossus muscle. The position of the implant structure is stabilized relative to the extrinsic muscle region to maintain the tongue in a desired orientation, e.g., to maintain patency of an airway.

    摘要翻译: 至少一个植入物结构的尺寸和构造适于植入影响舌头例如颏舌肌的运动和/或形状的外在肌肉区域中,附近或附近。 植入物结构的位置相对于外在肌肉区域是稳定的,以将舌头保持在期望的方位,例如维持气道通畅。

    Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on soft palate tissue
    34.
    发明申请
    Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on soft palate tissue 审中-公开
    在软腭组织中或软腭组织上使用磁力系统的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070256693A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:US11397361

    申请日:2006-04-04

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/566

    摘要: An implant system places magnetic structures in or on tissue that develop a magnetic repelling force between a soft palate a posterior pharyngeal wall. The magnetic repelling force has a magnitude F-mag, where F-mag=f (F-sep, F-nat), and where F-sep is a force required to separate soft palate tissue from pharyngeal wall tissue during sleep, and F-nat is a force exerted by native muscle on the soft palate during swallowing and/or drinking and/or speech. In another embodiment, a palate implant uses attractive magnetic force to keep the airway open.

    摘要翻译: 植入系统将磁性结构放置在组织中或组织上,以在软腭后咽壁之间产生磁排斥力。 F-mag = f(F-sep,F-nat),F-sep是在睡眠期间将软腭组织与咽壁组织分离所需的力,F - 在吞咽和/或饮酒和/或言语中,这是由原生肌肉在软腭上施加的力。 在另一个实施例中,腭植入物使用有吸引力的磁力来保持气道打开。

    Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems affecting both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula in the upper airway
    35.
    发明申请
    Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems affecting both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula in the upper airway 失效
    使用影响上呼吸道舌头和软腭/尿道的磁力系统的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070209664A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11592562

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/566 A61F5/56

    摘要: Systems and methods resist posterior movement of both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ first, second, and third structures. The first structure is sized and configured for placement in or on a tongue. The second structure is sized and configured for placement in or on a region of a soft palate or uvula. The third structure is sized and configured for placement in or on tissue in a desired relationship. anterior of the first and second structures. The first and second structures each includes a ferromagnetic material. The third structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with both the first and second ferromagnetic materials by attracting both the first and second ferromagnetic materials, thereby resisting posterior movement of both the tongue and the soft palate/uvula.

    摘要翻译: 系统和方法可防止睡眠期间舌和软腭/尿囊的后移,从而保持呼吸道畅通。 系统和方法采用第一,第二和第三结构。 第一个结构的大小和配置用于放置在舌头上或舌头上。 第二结构的尺寸和构造用于放置在软腭或尿囊的区域中或上。 第三结构的尺寸和构造用于以期望的关系放置在组织中或组织上。 第一和第二结构的前面。 第一和第二结构各自包括铁磁材料。 第三结构包括磁性材料,其通过吸引第一和第二铁磁材料两者而与第一和第二铁磁材料两者磁性相互作用,从而抵抗舌和软腭/囊的后运动。

    Stabilized magnetic force devices, systems and methods
    36.
    发明申请
    Stabilized magnetic force devices, systems and methods 有权
    稳定磁力装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070144533A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11592529

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    摘要: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.

    摘要翻译: 装置,系统和方法采用尺寸和构造用于放置在组织区域中的至少一个铁磁结构。 组件附接到结构以稳定其在组织区域中的放置。 锚定结构将部件保持在紧张状态。 锚固结构可以例如从锚固体取出,其原位膨胀。 锚定结构可以调整以调节张力状态。 该部件可以是弹性的,以规定的方式在负载下偏转并且在卸载时恢复初始形状。

    Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the upper airway
    37.
    发明申请
    Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the upper airway 失效
    在上气道中使用磁力系统的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070144532A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11592452

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/566 A61F5/56

    摘要: Devices, systems, and methods resist posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. An implant device has a ferromagnetic structure that, when implanted, occupies only one lateral side of the tongue when implanted. The ferromagnetic structure magnetically interacts with a magnetized material placed in a desired relationship with the tongue to stabilize a preferred tongue orientation.

    摘要翻译: 装置,系统和方法抵抗睡眠期间舌头的后移动,从而保持气道打开。 植入装置具有铁磁结构,其在植入时仅在植入时仅占据舌的一个侧面。 铁磁结构与与舌头放置成期望的关系的磁化材料磁性地相互作用以稳定优选的舌头取向。

    Devices, systems and methods using titrated magnetic force systems
    38.
    发明申请
    Devices, systems and methods using titrated magnetic force systems 失效
    使用滴定磁力系统的设备,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070137654A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-21

    申请号:US11592616

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/56 A61F5/566

    摘要: Systems and methods place a first structure and a second structure in or on different tissue regions for magnetic interaction. The first structure comprises at least one ferromagnetic component, and the second structure comprises an array of magnetic components. The first and second structures are separated during use by a distance, which is defined as a separation between the centers of mass of the ferromagnetic and magnetic components. The distance varies within a working range as a result of native movement of the tissue regions on which the first and second structures are placed. The systems and methods titrate the size and orientation of the magnetic and ferromagnetic components to maintain a relatively constant magnetic field between the two structures within the working range, thereby accommodating relative movement of the tissue regions in the normal performance of bodily functions.

    摘要翻译: 系统和方法将第一结构和第二结构置于或不同的组织区域中以用于磁性相互作用。 第一结构包括至少一个铁磁部件,第二结构包括磁性部件阵列。 第一和第二结构在使用期间被分开一段距离,其被定义为铁磁和磁性部件的质心之间的间隔。 由于其上放置第一和第二结构的组织区域的天然移动,该距离在工作范围内变化。 系统和方法滴定磁性和铁磁性部件的尺寸和取向,以在工作范围内的两个结构之间保持相对恒定的磁场,从而适应组织区域在身体功能的正常表现中的相对运动。