公开(公告)号：US20050268922A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11196811

申请日：2005-08-03

Applicant: Timothy Conrad ,  Mark Knudson ,  Jerry Griffin

Inventor： Timothy Conrad ,  Mark Knudson ,  Jerry Griffin

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61F2/02 ,  A61F5/56

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. For example, the implant has a mass, stiffness or dampening sufficient to alter the dynamic response following the implantation without substantially impairing a function of the soft palate to close a nasal passage of the patient during swallowing.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗患者打鼾的方法和装置包括提供植入物，用于改变患者的软腭的动态响应以使气流通过软腭。 植入物嵌入软腭以改变动态反应。 例如，植入物具有足以改变植入后的动态响应的质量，刚度或阻尼，而基本上不会损伤软腭在吞咽期间关闭患者的鼻通道的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20050267547A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11197054

申请日：2005-08-03

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Robert Nickoloff ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Robert Nickoloff ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/40

CPC classification number: A61N1/3601 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/37205

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for treating snoring by implanting a stimulating electrode into a patient. The electrode is placed in stimulating contact with an airway passage-controlling muscle of the patient. The electrode is energized to contract the muscle and alter the airway passage.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及通过将刺激电极植入患者来治疗打鼾的方法和装置。 电极被放置成与患者的气道通道控制肌肉刺激接触。 电极通电以收缩肌肉并改变气道通道。

公开(公告)号：US20050131485A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US11040767

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/34 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36071

Abstract: A method for treating at least one of a plurality of disorders characterized at least in part by vagal activity includes positioning an electrode at a body organ innervated by the vagus. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity. The electrical signal is applied at a frequency in excess of 3,000 Hz for the signal to create a neural conduction block to the vagus with the neural conduction block selected to at least partially block nerve impulses on the vagus.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗至少部分由迷走神经活动表征的多种病症中的至少一种的方法包括将电极定位在由迷走神经支配的身体器官上。 将电信号施加到电极以调节迷走神经活性。 电信号以超过3000Hz的频率施加，以产生神经传导阻滞至迷走神经，神经传导阻滞被选择以至少部分阻断迷走神经冲动。

公开(公告)号：US20050092334A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10877003

申请日：2004-06-24

Applicant: Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

Inventor： Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

IPC: A61F5/56 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/566 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/0059 ,  A61F2/0077 ,  A61F5/56 ,  A61F2210/0004

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于治疗患者气道的状况的方法和装置。 该病症至少部分归因于气道中相对表面的组织间隔。 在各种实施例中，舌头的基部包括舌头的几何形状和位置被改变。

公开(公告)号：US20050092332A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10698819

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

Inventor： Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

IPC: A61F5/56 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus include placing a tissue contractor within the tissue. The contractor includes a static end and a tissue in-growth engaging end. The static end is secured to a bony structure adjacent to tissue to be contracted. The tissue in-growth engaging end is secured to the tissue and spaced from the bony structure. A spacing between the tissue engaging end and a bony end is contracted in order to place the tissue under tension.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于治疗患者气道的状况的方法和装置。 该病症至少部分归因于气道中相对表面的组织间隔。 在一个实施例中，该方法和装置包括将组织承载器放置在组织内。 承包商包括一个静止端和一个组织增长接合端。 静止端被固定在与要收缩的组织相邻的骨结构上。 组织生长中的接合端被固定到组织并与骨结构间隔开。 组织接合端和骨端之间的间隔收缩以便将组织置于张力下。

公开(公告)号：US06275486B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US08789861

申请日：1997-01-28

Applicant: Keith Russell Edwards ,  Alister Graham Burr ,  Timothy Conrad Tozer ,  David Andrew James Pearce

Inventor： Keith Russell Edwards ,  Alister Graham Burr ,  Timothy Conrad Tozer ,  David Andrew James Pearce

IPC: H04J316

CPC classification number: H04W28/18 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/24 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W52/08 ,  H04W72/0406 ,  H04W74/00

Abstract: This invention relates to radio communication networks and more particularly, but not exclusively, to radio communication networks using multiple access techniques. A system and method for adaptively changing the characteristics of a signal transmitted across a network is provided. In one embodiment, the communications network comprises at least two stations for transmitting and receiving; wherein at least one of the stations is capable of sending a control signal to the other station after receiving a signal transmitted over the network from the other station after analysis of the transmitted signal, which control signal is transmitted as a data packet independent of the other data and overhead signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无线电通信网络，更具体地涉及但不排他地涉及使用多种接入技术的无线电通信网络。 提供了一种用于自适应地改变通过网络传输的信号的特性的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，通信网络包括用于发送和接收的至少两个站; 其中，所述站中的至少一个能够在分析所发送的信号之后，从所述另一站接收到通过网络发送的信号之后，向所述另一站发送控制信号，所述控制信号作为独立于所述另一个的数据分组发送 数据和开销信号。