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Airway implant and methods of making and using

  • US 20060090762A1
  • Filed: 09/21/2005
  • Published: 05/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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16. A method of controlling an opening of an air passageway comprising:

  • implanting an airway implant device proximal to an air passageway and/or in a wall of an air passageway, said device comprising an electroactive polymer element and a power management device;

    controlling an opening of said air passageway, said control being performed by energizing said electroactive polymer element to completely or partially open said air passageway.

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