WO2007079055A3 - Self-anchoring magnetic force implant devices, systems, and methods - Google Patents

Self-anchoring magnetic force implant devices, systems, and methods Download PDF

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WO2007079055A3
WO2007079055A3 PCT/US2006/049210 US2006049210W WO2007079055A3 WO 2007079055 A3 WO2007079055 A3 WO 2007079055A3 US 2006049210 W US2006049210 W US 2006049210W WO 2007079055 A3 WO2007079055 A3 WO 2007079055A3
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magnetic
implant
implants
magnetic force
pharynx
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Edward M Gillis
Craig Arthur Purdy
Joe Paraschac
Scott Anthony Mcgill
Ryan P Boucher
Lionel M Nelson
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Apneon Inc
Edward M Gillis
Craig Arthur Purdy
Joe Paraschac
Scott Anthony Mcgill
Ryan P Boucher
Lionel M Nelson
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    • 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
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • 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
    • A61F2210/00—Particular material properties of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00 - A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof
    • A61F2210/009—Particular material properties of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00 - A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof magnetic
    • 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

Abstract

A magnetic force system uses a magnetic implant sized and configured to be inserted in the pharynx and another magnetic implant sized and configured to be inserted in the tongue, palate, or pharynx. The system establishes different regions of magnetic interaction between the two implants across the airway, attracting and repelling, such that attractive interaction in one region of the implants combines with repelling interaction in another region of the implants, to provide a 'hinge' structure. Alternatively, a magnetic force system that uses three magnetic implants sized and configured to be inserted in the tongue, pharynx, and palate, respectively. The tongue implant is attracted to the palatal implant, and repels the pharyngeal implant, forming a modified 'hinge' structure. Forces of magnetic attracting bring tissue together to form a magnetic hinge joint, providing an anchor to stabilize the regions where repelling forces work to separate tissue to keep the airway open.
PCT/US2006/049210 2005-12-29 2006-12-27 Self-anchoring magnetic force implant devices, systems, and methods WO2007079055A2 (en)

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US60/754,839 2005-12-29

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US4978323A (en) * 1989-08-10 1990-12-18 George Freedman System and method for preventing closure of passageways
US20040112390A1 (en) * 2002-10-04 2004-06-17 Brooks Stephen Nelson System and method for preventing closure of passageways

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US4978323A (en) * 1989-08-10 1990-12-18 George Freedman System and method for preventing closure of passageways
US20040112390A1 (en) * 2002-10-04 2004-06-17 Brooks Stephen Nelson System and method for preventing closure of passageways

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