WO2005074484A3 - Methods and devices for maintaining an open airway - Google Patents

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WO2005074484A3
WO2005074484A3 PCT/US2005/001530 US2005001530W WO2005074484A3 WO 2005074484 A3 WO2005074484 A3 WO 2005074484A3 US 2005001530 W US2005001530 W US 2005001530W WO 2005074484 A3 WO2005074484 A3 WO 2005074484A3
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methods
devices
maintaining
open airway
airway
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Yandong Jiang
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Massachusetts Gen Hospital
Yandong Jiang
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Publication of WO2005074484A2 publication Critical patent/WO2005074484A2/en
Publication of WO2005074484A3 publication Critical patent/WO2005074484A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0003—Accessories therefor, e.g. sensors, vibrators, negative pressure
    • A61M16/0009—Accessories therefor, e.g. sensors, vibrators, negative pressure with sub-atmospheric pressure, e.g. during expiration
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/56—Devices for preventing snoring
    • A61F5/566—Intra-oral devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0488—Mouthpieces; Means for guiding, securing or introducing the tubes
    • A61M16/049—Mouthpieces
    • A61M16/0493—Mouthpieces with means for protecting the tube from damage caused by the patient's teeth, e.g. bite block
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0463—Tracheal tubes combined with suction tubes, catheters or the like; Outside connections
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/08—Bellows; Connecting tubes ; Water traps; Patient circuits
    • A61M16/0816—Joints or connectors
    • A61M16/0841—Joints or connectors for sampling
    • A61M16/085—Gas sampling
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2209/00—Ancillary equipment
    • A61M2209/08—Supports for equipment
    • A61M2209/088—Supports for equipment on the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2210/00—Anatomical parts of the body
    • A61M2210/06—Head
    • A61M2210/0618—Nose

Abstract

Methods and devices are provided that are effective to remove an obstruction in a human airway and/or maintain an open airway. The methods and devices are particularly useful for patients suffering from snoring and/or OSA, and/or preventing upper airway obstructions in patients undergoing anesthesia.
PCT/US2005/001530 2004-01-30 2005-01-13 Methods and devices for maintaining an open airway WO2005074484A2 (en)

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US76918004A 2004-01-30 2004-01-30
US10/769,180 2004-01-30
US10/711,886 US20050166928A1 (en) 2004-01-30 2004-10-12 Methods and devices for maintaining an open airway
US10/711,886 2004-10-12

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WO2005074484A3 true WO2005074484A3 (en) 2006-03-16

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5647355A (en) * 1993-09-30 1997-07-15 Respironics, Inc. Automatic safety valve for respiratory equipment which is counter-balanced and self-adjusting
US5720302A (en) * 1996-03-01 1998-02-24 Belfer; William A. Anti-snoring device having an external shield
US6371112B1 (en) * 2000-05-22 2002-04-16 Noam Bibi Device, system and method for preventing collapse of the upper airway
US6405729B1 (en) * 2000-04-05 2002-06-18 W. Keith Thornton Oral appliance for improving breathing and method of constructing same
US6494209B2 (en) * 2001-04-02 2002-12-17 George Kulick Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring, hypopnea and apnea
US20050103347A1 (en) * 2001-01-04 2005-05-19 Curti James N. Nasal and oral cannula having two capabilities and method of producing same

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5647355A (en) * 1993-09-30 1997-07-15 Respironics, Inc. Automatic safety valve for respiratory equipment which is counter-balanced and self-adjusting
US5720302A (en) * 1996-03-01 1998-02-24 Belfer; William A. Anti-snoring device having an external shield
US6405729B1 (en) * 2000-04-05 2002-06-18 W. Keith Thornton Oral appliance for improving breathing and method of constructing same
US6371112B1 (en) * 2000-05-22 2002-04-16 Noam Bibi Device, system and method for preventing collapse of the upper airway
US20050103347A1 (en) * 2001-01-04 2005-05-19 Curti James N. Nasal and oral cannula having two capabilities and method of producing same
US6494209B2 (en) * 2001-04-02 2002-12-17 George Kulick Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring, hypopnea and apnea

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