公开(公告)号：US20040237965A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10859339

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: SLEEPUP LTD.

Inventor： Noam Bibi ,  Nimrod Lev

IPC: A62B007/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/20 ,  A61J7/0053 ,  A61J17/001 ,  A61J17/006 ,  A61M16/0066 ,  A61M16/0078 ,  A61M16/021 ,  A61M16/0493 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/107 ,  A61M16/208 ,  A61M16/209 ,  A61M2016/0036 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2230/205 ,  A61M2230/432 ,  A61M2230/435

Abstract: Devices and methods to prevent airway collapse are disclosed. The device includes a mouthpiece featuring a positioning aid adjustable by inflation accomplished via a gas exchange port attachable to a source of pressure and a breathing tube. Inflation causes an asymmetric protrusion on the mouthpiece, preferably above the breathing tube so that the positioning aid fits into the roof of the mouth. Preferably, tongue movement is at least partially restricted. An additional device featuring a wearable battery operated compressor is further disclosed. A device in the form of a pacifier is disclosed as a preferred embodiment for use in young patients. Preferably, devices are supplied as articles of manufacture. Use of disclosed devic3es constitute methods of preventing collapse of the upper airway.

Abstract translation: 公开了防止气道塌陷的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有定位辅助件的接口管，其可通过可连接到压力源的气体交换口和呼吸管而实现膨胀而调节。 膨胀导致接口管上的不对称突出物，优选地在呼吸管上方，使得定位助剂装配到嘴的顶部。 优选地，舌头运动至少部分受到限制。 进一步公开了一种具有耐磨电池操作的压缩机的附加装置。 作为青少年患者使用的优选实施例，公开了一种安抚奶嘴形式的装置。 优选地，装置作为制品提供。 使用公开的设备构成防止上呼吸道塌陷的方法。