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Methods and Devices for Treating Sleep Apnea

  • US 20110230727A1
  • Filed: 10/16/2009
  • Published: 09/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable tissue retractor for treatment of a breathing disorder, the implantable tissue retractor comprising:

  • a shaft sized for insertion into a soft tissue located in a patient'"'"'s oral cavity or pharynx;

    a retractor member at or near a first end of the shaft; and

    a removable coupler connected at or near a second end of the shaft;

    wherein at least one of a portion of the shaft or the retractor member is positionable on a surface of the soft tissue, and at least one of the shaft, retractor member, or removable coupler is adjustable to vary a force to prevent a deformation of at least a portion of the soft tissue to prevent obstruction of the patient'"'"'s airway.

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