Sling-based treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

    公开(公告)号:US10022263B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US13550065

    申请日:2012-07-16

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    摘要: 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.

    Sling-Based Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    2.
    发明申请
    Sling-Based Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 有权
    阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停治疗

    公开(公告)号:US20130056009A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:US13550065

    申请日:2012-07-16

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/566

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)的吊索,套件和方法。 示例性吊带包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的主体,并且具有第一和第二相对端部,第一和第二相对侧面以及第一和第二相对表面。 每个端部限定一个端部环,其限定延伸穿过主体的通道。 一种示例性的治疗方法包括在患者的下颌骨中形成两个开口; 在患者的舌头中形成两条纵向隧道; 在患者的舌头中产生横向隧道; 通过横向隧道推进吊索; 通过一个纵向隧道并通过下颌骨中的一个开口牵引吊索的每一端; 将舌头朝向嘴巴或下颌骨的前方拉扯; 并将吊带固定到组织以将舌头支撑在新的位置。

    ENDOSCOPIC DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE SCREEN AND STORAGE DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    ENDOSCOPIC DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE SCREEN AND STORAGE DEVICE 审中-公开
    具有可拆卸屏幕和存储设备的内窥镜数字记录系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100145146A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12709900

    申请日:2010-02-22

    申请人: Patrick C. Melder

    发明人: Patrick C. Melder

    IPC分类号: A61B1/04

    摘要: A medical imaging recording and viewing system adapted for use interchangably with a variety of endoscopes. The system includes a portable hand-held device that may be removably placed within a cradle affixed to the endoscope. An interface between an image acquisition device of the endoscope and the portable device permits images to be transmitted to and stored within the portable device. The portable device also may include a viewing screen to permit a user to view the images. A docking station may receive the portable device for transferring images to a separate viewing device and for recharging the battery of the portable device.

    摘要翻译: 适于与各种内窥镜交换使用的医学成像记录和观察系统。 该系统包括可拆卸地放置在固定在内窥镜上的支架内的便携式手持式装置。 内窥镜的图像获取装置和便携式装置之间的接口允许将图像发送到便携式装置中并存储在便携式装置中。 便携式设备还可以包括观看屏幕以允许用户观看图像。 对接站可以接收用于将图像传送到单独的观看设备并为便携式设备的电池再充电的便携式设备。

    NASAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    9.
    发明申请
    NASAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME 审中-公开
    NASAL通风系统及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140276597A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14293254

    申请日:2014-06-02

    申请人: Patrick C. Melder

    发明人: Patrick C. Melder

    摘要: An apparatus for creating an accessory maxillary ostium for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, or procedural work within the maxillary antrum. An introducer having a ventilation tube and grommet is provided to create and then provide access through the accessory maxillary ostium. An irrigation catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.

    摘要翻译: 用于在上颌骨窦内进行通气,灌洗或程序性工作的用于创建附属上颌骨口的装置。 提供具有通气管和索环的导引器以产生并随后通过附件上颌孔提供通路。 冲洗导管可以通过通气管前进,以便灌洗或表达窦腔的内容物。 次要灌洗导管或球囊导管可以通过外部冲洗导管深入到窦腔内,以便灌洗或表达窦腔的内容物。 此外,球囊导管可以替代地或另外地用于膨胀天然口。 此外,用于输送药物,流体等的装置可以联接到通气管用于输送药物,流体等。

    Endoscopic imaging system
    10.
    发明授权
    Endoscopic imaging system 失效
    内镜成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US08157726B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-17

    申请号:US11768965

    申请日:2007-06-27

    申请人: Patrick C. Melder

    发明人: Patrick C. Melder

    IPC分类号: A61B1/04 A61B1/00

    摘要: A portable hand-held endoscopy system adapted for interchangeable use with a variety of endoscopes. The system includes an endoscope having a first end and a second end, the first end having an eyepiece and the second end having a viewing end, the endoscope further having a coupler for coupling to a light source; and a battery operated unitary digital camera having an optical input, viewing screen, digital signal processor, memory with embedded software for processing data from the processor and for displaying an image on the viewing screen, and a coupler having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a connector for removably connecting to the eyepiece, and the second end is coupled to the optical input of the digital camera. The video display is rotatable and pivotable about several different axes of rotation and a pivot point spaced distally from the main camera body. An ergonomic camera housing is provided, including a bulbous gripping region and two opposing forefinger accepting regions, facilitating a trigger-like grip and use of the camera by a physician. Redundant controls for moving video and still image capture facilitate ease of use by the physician as the camera and associated endoscope are held in a variety of orientations.

    摘要翻译: 便携式手持式内窥镜系统,适用于与各种内窥镜的可互换使用。 该系统包括具有第一端和第二端的内窥镜,所述第一端具有目镜,所述第二端具有观察端,所述内窥镜还具有用于耦合到光源的耦合器; 以及具有光学输入,观看屏幕,数字信号处理器,具有用于处理来自处理器的数据并用于在观看屏幕上显示图像的嵌入式软件的存储器的电池供电的单一数字照相机,以及具有第一端和第二端 ,其中所述第一端包括用于可拆卸地连接到所述目镜的连接器,并且所述第二端连接到所述数字照相机的光学输入。 视频显示器可绕几个不同的旋转轴线和与主相机主体向远侧间隔开的枢轴点旋转和枢转。 提供了符合人体工程学的相机外壳,包括球形握持区域和两个相对的食指接收区域,便于医生触发式握持和使用相机。 用于移动视频和静止图像捕获的冗余控制便于医生随着相机和相关联的内窥镜保持各种取向而容易使用。