Devices, for preventing collapse of the upper airw

专利名称：Devices, for preventing collapse of the

upper airway, methods for use thereof andsystems and articles of manufactureincluding same

发明人：Noam Bibi,Nimrod Lev申请号：US10859339申请日：20040603公开号：US07823590B2公开日：20101102

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摘要：Devices and methods to prevent airway collapse are disclosed. The device

includes a mouthpiece featuring a positioning aid adjustable by inflation accomplished viaa gas exchange port attachable to a source of pressure and a breathing tube. Inflationcauses an asymmetric protrusion on the mouthpiece, preferably above the breathingtube so that the positioning aid fits into the roof of the mouth. Preferably, tonguemovement is at least partially restricted. An additional device featuring a wearablebattery operated compressor is further disclosed. A device in the form of a pacifier isdisclosed as a preferred embodiment for use in young patients. Preferably, devices aresupplied as articles of manufacture. Use of disclosed devices constitute methods ofpreventing collapse of the upper airway.

申请人：Noam Bibi,Nimrod Lev

地址：Rehovot IL,Ganei Yehuda IL

国籍：IL,IL

代理人：Mark M. Friedman

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