#$%^&*AU2011201739B220130905.pdf#####C: NRPobrDCC DERU59%694_).DOC-L/04/2011 ABSTRACT A tissue retractor for treatment of a breathing disorder, the tissue retractor comprising: 5 a shaft sized for insertion into a soft tissue located in a patient's oral cavity or pharynx； a retractor member connected at or near a first end of the shaft； an anchor member connected at or near a second end of the shaft； and at least one electrode disposed at or near the retractor member, the at least one 10 electrode configured to provide an electrical stimulus.
