VASKA, MATTHIAS,PODMORE, JONATHAN,CROWE, JOHN EDWARD,DANIEL, SEAN CHRISTOPHER
申请号：
EP08849727
公开号：
EP2209433A4
申请日:
2008.11.13
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
An oral device for improving airway patency is provided which do not require that a clear region be created below the palate in the oral cavity. The device comprises an anchor structure and a means for applying a negative pressure directly to at least one region lateral to a posterior region of the tongue. Various plenum structures which align a vacuum source on either or both sides of the tongue are suitable. Methods comprise applying a negative pressure to at least one region lateral to a posterior portion of the tongue in the oral cavity to open the airway behind the soft palate.
