AU2011319865C1 - Device and method for opening an airway - Google Patents

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AU2011319865C1
AU2011319865C1 AU2011319865A AU2011319865A AU2011319865C1 AU 2011319865 C1 AU2011319865 C1 AU 2011319865C1 AU 2011319865 A AU2011319865 A AU 2011319865A AU 2011319865 A AU2011319865 A AU 2011319865A AU 2011319865 C1 AU2011319865 C1 AU 2011319865C1
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Jerome Aarestad
John Carl Goodman
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Sommetrics Inc
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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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/37—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts; Restraining shirts
    • A61F5/3707—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts; Restraining shirts for the head
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H9/0057—Suction
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/80—Suction pumps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0488—Mouthpieces; Means for guiding, securing or introducing the tubes

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  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
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  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
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  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Emergency Medicine (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
AU2011319865A 2010-10-26 2011-10-26 Device and method for opening an airway Ceased AU2011319865C1 (en)

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AU2015234360A AU2015234360A1 (en) 2010-10-26 2015-10-01 Device and method for opening an airway
AU2017204232A AU2017204232A1 (en) 2010-10-26 2017-06-22 Device and method for opening an airway

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US40677510P 2010-10-26 2010-10-26
US61/406,775 2010-10-26
PCT/US2011/057906 WO2012058322A1 (en) 2010-10-26 2011-10-26 Device and method for opening an airway

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