Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion...http://www.google.es/patents/US7934506?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US7934506 - System and method for temporary tongue suspension
