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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120012120 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ORAL STENTING This document provides methods and materials related to oral stenting. For example, oral stenting devices (e.g., adjustable oral stenting devices) and methods for using oral stenting devices for radiation therapy are provided.... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110240040 | Oral Device for Radiotherapy A oral device for use in radiotherapy is disclosed. The device is a two piece adjustable mouthpiece for use during radiotherapy of the head and neck. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The devi... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20100024832 | HYGIENIC ORAL BIB An oral bib includes a thin sheet protective shield portion having resistance to the passage of a sexually transmitted disease microbe therethrough. The shield portion is configured to overlie a chin and mouth region of a wearer and has opposing sides. A strap is adapte... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20090217931 | Tongue-Holding Device The present invention provides a device for holding a tongue to hold a person's airway open, for example when a person is unconscious. The device comprises a chamber configured to snugly accommodate a tongue, and a resilient hollow bulb that is in fluid communication wi... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090007922 | Method and Device for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea This invention relates to devices and methods for maintaining upper airway patency during sleep for the treatment of sleeping disorders, upper airway resistance syndrome, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080035160 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPORARY TONGUE SUSPENSION 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 tubula... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20070289600 | TONGUE RETENTION SYSTEM A tongue retaining system is disclosed herein generally having, in one variation, a two-part system. A covering can be sized to fit at least partially over or upon a tongue of a patient, where the covering has an engagement mechanism positioned thereon. A retaining devi... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070272258 | Insertion aid for oral and nasal medical devices An insertion aid device includes a handle to hold the insertion aid device and a tongue depressor to depress the tongue of the patient. A curved wedge-shaped tongue depressor maintains the patient's mouth in an open position. ... | 11/29/2007 |
| 20060278238 | Improved oral oxygenating appliance An endoscopic mouthguard comprising a bite block comprising a generally annular body adapted to be inserted into the mouth of a patient so as to maintain the upper and lower teeth of the patient in a spaced apart relationship and define an endoscopic passage for introdu... | 12/14/2006 |
| 20060266369 | Devices and methods for treating sleep disorders Devices and methods for maintaining an open airway are described. Systems and methods are described for maintaining an opening of an airway by application of force to a patient's tissues in one of inferior, anterior, and lateral directions. ... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060219250 | Oral appliance A sports guard for placing in a mouth of a user is disclosed. The guard includes generally a base member having a generally U-shaped form corresponding to the outline of a jaw of a user defining an upper channel within which an upper row of teeth of a user can be receiv... | 10/05/2006 |
| 20060207612 | Tissue anchoring system for percutaneous glossoplasty Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace ... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060201520 | Multifunctional mouthpiece system A mouthpiece system includes a bite area shaped to fit a general curved pattern of a user's dentition. The bite area has an occlusal area arranged to contact the user's dentition when inserted into a user's mouth. The occlusal area includes a palatal edge on a side prox... | 09/14/2006 |
| 20060185680 | Airway implant sensors and methods of making and using the same An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises a deformable element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the defo... | 08/24/2006 |
| 20060157062 | Mouth guard retention apparatus, athletic uniform and method An apparatus for preventing the loss or contamination of mouth guards, and an athletic uniform incorporating such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a strip of hook and loop fastener dimensioned to wrap around and secure the mouth guard, and a means for attaching the ... | 07/20/2006 |
| 20060130850 | Removable intra-oral corrective anti-snoring device The present invention relates to a comfortable type removable tongue position corrective anti-snoring & anti-suffocating device. The device is made of wire or band material provided with suitable elasticity and rigidity, including at least a fixer, an upper force piece ... | 06/22/2006 |
| 20060124137 | Isometric exercise method and program for treating sleep apnea and snoring Isometric muscle manipulation results in a reduction in breathing airway restriction and the incidence and magnitude of sleep apnea and snoring. The method comprises exercises including, raising the tip of the tongue upward and backward in the mouth to touch the area be... | 06/15/2006 |
| 20060096600 | Oral appliance An oral appliance is provided for installation within the oral cavity of a user. The oral appliance is configured to be connected to a negative pressure supply to create a negative pressure environment within the oral cavity of a user. The device includes apertures adja... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060048786 | Hygienic oral bib An oral bib includes a thin sheet protective shield portion having resistance to the passage of a sexually transmitted disease microbe therethrough. The shield portion is configured to overlie a chin and mouth region of a wearer and has opposing sides. A strap is adapte... | 03/09/2006 |
