ES1077293U - Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

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ES1077293U
ES1077293U ES201200502U ES201200502U ES1077293U ES 1077293 U ES1077293 U ES 1077293U ES 201200502 U ES201200502 U ES 201200502U ES 201200502 U ES201200502 U ES 201200502U ES 1077293 U ES1077293 U ES 1077293U
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Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea, comprising two splints facing each other adaptable to the upper and lower jaw of the patient, said two splints being joined to each other by adjustable joining means in positioning, characterized by the the fact that said joining means are constituted by a screw mechanism comprising two plates facing each other, each of them associated with a respective splint by means of a through hole for the passage of a wire attached to a respective splint, and a screw having an elongated threaded rod that ends at one end with a head for its adjustment that passes through threaded holes located in each of the plates in alignment and a guiding means to guide the movement of a plate with respect to the another, and in which one of the through holes for the passage of a wire is arranged in an additional piece attachable rotating on one of the plates. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La presente solicitud de Modelo de Utilidad tiene por objeto el registro de un dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño que incorpora notables innovaciones y ventajas. The purpose of this Utility Model application is to register an intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea that incorporates notable innovations and advantages.

Más concretamente, la invención propone el desarrollo de un dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño, More specifically, the invention proposes the development of an intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea,

que that
comprende dos férulas enfrentables entre sí y unidas por un understands two splints confrontable between yes Y united by a

mecanismo mechanism
tornillo que asegura un desplazamiento progresivo y screw that assures a displacement progressive Y

regulable adjustable
de la mandíbula y partes de tejido vinculadas con la from the jaw Y parts from tissue linked with the

faringe. pharynx.

ANTECEDENTES BACKGROUND
DE LA INVENCIÓN FROM THE INVENTION

En la actualidad es bien conocida la existencia de dispositivos y aparatos para el tratamiento del ronquido y la apnea del sueño que no requieren un tratamiento quirúrgico. At present, the existence of devices and devices for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea that do not require surgical treatment is well known.

La apnea del sueño es un trastorno producido por la obstrucción del conducto aéreo faríngeo durante el sueño que tiene lugar cuando la parte posterior de la lengua se acerca a la pared faríngeo posterior y que afecta negativamente a la calidad de vida del paciente ya que puede crear estados de somnolencia y ansiedad. Sleep apnea is a disorder caused by obstruction of the pharyngeal airway during sleep that occurs when the back of the tongue approaches the posterior pharyngeal wall and that negatively affects the patient's quality of life as it can create sleepiness and anxiety states.

En particular, son conocidos aparatos constituidos por dos férulas enfrentadas entre sí y unidas de forma fija, de modo que no tratan satisfactoriamente el problema de apnea y han resultado ser por ello ineficaces al no permitir un avance progresivo de la mandíbula. In particular, devices consisting of two splints facing each other and fixedly connected are known, so that they do not satisfactorily address the apnea problem and have therefore proved ineffective in not allowing progressive advancement of the jaw.

Además, el solicitante no tiene conocimiento de la existencia de un dispositivo que disponga de todas las características que se describen en esta memoria. In addition, the applicant is not aware of the existence of a device that has all the features described in this report.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

La presente invención se ha desarrollado con el fin de proporcionar un dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño que se configura como una novedad dentro del campo de aplicación y resuelva los inconvenientes anteriormente mencionados, aportando, además, otras ventajas adicionales que serán evidentes a partir de la descripción que se acompaña a continuación. The present invention has been developed in order to provide an intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea that is configured as a novelty within the field of application and resolves the aforementioned drawbacks, also providing other additional advantages that they will be evident from the description that follows.

Es por lo tanto un objeto de la presente invención proporcionar un dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño, que comprende dos férulas enfrentables entre sí adaptables a los maxilares superior e inferior del paciente, estando dichas dos férulas unidas entre sí mediante medios de unión regulables en posicionamiento. En particular, se caracteriza por el hecho de que dichos medios de unión están constituidos por un mecanismo tornillo que comprende dos pletinas enfrentadas entre sí, cada una de ellas asociada a una respectiva férula por medio de un orificio pasante destinado al paso de un alambre unido a una respectiva férula, y un tornillo que tiene un vástago roscado alargado que finaliza en un extremo con un cabezal para su ajuste que pasa a través de orificios roscados situados en cada una de las pletinas de forma alineada y unos medios de guiado para guiar el desplazamiento de una pletina respecto a la otra, y en el que uno de los orificios pasantes para el paso de un alambre está dispuesto en una pieza adicional acoplable de forma giratoria en una de las pletinas, capaz de rotar hasta 360 grados sobre su propio eje, por lo que permite adaptarse según la posición más adecuada durante su aplicación dentro de la boca del paciente o usuario. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea, comprising two splints facing each other adaptable to the upper and lower jaws of the patient, said two splints being joined together by Adjustable joining means in positioning. In particular, it is characterized by the fact that said joining means are constituted by a screw mechanism comprising two plates facing each other, each associated with a respective splint by means of a through hole intended for the passage of a connected wire. to a respective splint, and a screw that has an elongated threaded rod that ends at one end with a head for adjustment that passes through threaded holes located in each of the aligned plates and guiding means to guide the displacement of a plate with respect to the other, and in which one of the through holes for the passage of a wire is arranged in an additional piece rotatably attachable in one of the plates, capable of rotating up to 360 degrees on its own axis , so that it can be adapted according to the most appropriate position during its application inside the mouth of the patient or user.

Gracias a estas características, se obtiene un dispositivo para el tratamiento de la apnea que permite llevar a cabo un movimiento de avance-retroceso de una forma gradual y regulable de la mandíbula cuando el dispositivo está colocado en la boca del usuario o paciente así como un movimiento de rotación por la presencia de la unión giratoria de la pieza adicional, de tal modo que evita que se produzca un colapso de las vías aéreas y con ello los problemas de apnea. Thanks to these characteristics, a device for the treatment of apnea is obtained that allows to carry out a forward and backward movement in a gradual and adjustable way of the jaw when the device is placed in the mouth of the user or patient as well as a Rotational movement due to the presence of the rotating union of the additional piece, in such a way that it prevents the airways from collapsing and thus apnea problems.

Preferentemente, todos los componentes que constituyen el mecanismo tornillo anteriormente descrito están hechos de titanio, de modo que es completamente biocompatible. Preferably, all the components that constitute the screw mechanism described above are made of titanium, so that it is completely biocompatible.

En una realización de la invención, los medios de guiado comprenden dos varillas alargadas que transcurren paralelas al In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding means comprise two elongated rods that run parallel to the

tornillo, screw,
presentando cada varilla alargada en su extremo una presenting every dipstick elongated in its end a

porción portion
roscada que se acopla en un orificio secundario threaded that be dock in a orifice secondary

interiormente internally
roscado presente en las pletinas, de manera que screwed Present in the plates, from way that

aseguran el correcto desplazamiento de avance-retroceso de las dos pletinas de forma sencilla. Preferentemente, la pieza adicional comprende un tramo con el orificio pasante y un tramo en forma de vástago roscado insertable ensure the correct movement of forward and reverse of the two plates easily. Preferably, the additional part comprises a section with the through hole and a section in the form of an insertable threaded rod

en un orificio roscado dispuesto en una extensión que sobresale de la pletina. in a threaded hole arranged in an extension that protrudes from the plate.

Otras características y ventajas del dispositivo intra-oral objeto de la presente invención resultarán evidentes a partir de la descripción de una realización preferida, pero no exclusiva, que se ilustra a modo de ejemplo no limitativo en los dibujos que se acompañan, en los cuales: Other features and advantages of the intra-oral device object of the present invention will be apparent from the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment, which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figura 1.-Es una vista explosionada en perspectiva del mecanismo tornillo que forma parte del dispositivo intra-oral de acuerdo con la presente invención; Figure 1.- It is an exploded perspective view of the screw mechanism that is part of the intra-oral device according to the present invention;

Figura 2. -Es una vista en planta del mecanismo tornillo representado en la figura anterior en una condición montada; Figure 2. - It is a plan view of the screw mechanism shown in the previous figure in an assembled condition;

Figura 3.-Es una vista en perspectiva anterior del dispositivo intra-oral con el mecanismo tornillo dispuesto entre las dos férulas; y Figure 3.- It is an anterior perspective view of the intra-oral device with the screw mechanism arranged between the two splints; Y

Figura 4.-Es una vista en perspectiva del dispositivo representado en la figura 3 visto desde la parte posterior. Figure 4.-It is a perspective view of the device represented in Figure 3 seen from the back.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE UNA REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras y, de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación. In view of the aforementioned figures and, according to the numbering adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed therein, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

Así, tal como se aprecia un dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño y también el ronquido, comprende Thus, as an intra-oral device can be seen for the treatment of sleep apnea and also snoring, it comprises

dos férulas (1) enfrentables entre sí adaptables a los maxilares two splints (1) facing each other adaptable to the jaws

superior higher
e inferior del paciente, estando dichas dos férulas (1) and lower of the patient, being sayings two splints (one)

unidas united
entre sí mediante medios de unión regulables en between yes through media from Union adjustable in

posicionamiento positioning
que se detallan seguidamente. Estas férulas (1) that be detail next. These splints (one)

son They are
moldeadas previamente mediante técnicas conocidas con el fin molded previously through techniques known with he finish

de que encajen de that fit
forma adecuada en la dentadura del usuario. shape adequate in the denture of the user.

Dichos medios de unión están constituidos por un mecanismo tornillo, indicado de forma general con la referencia (2), que comprende dos pletinas (20) enfrentadas entre sí, cada una de ellas asociada a una respectiva férula (1) por medio de un orificio pasante (21) destinado al paso de un alambre (3) (ver figuras 3 y 4) unido a una respectiva férula, y un tornillo (22) que tiene un vástago roscado alargado (220) que finaliza en un extremo con un cabezal (221) para su ajuste que pasa a través de orificios roscados (22) situados en cada una de las pletinas (20) de forma alineada. Este tornillo (22) permite adelantar o atrasar de forma milimétrica la mandíbula en un rango comprendido entre 1 y 6mm. aproximadamente, sin necesidad de retirar el dispositivo de la boca, por lo que resulta más cómodo y sencillo de emplear y manipular para el usuario. Said joining means are constituted by a screw mechanism, indicated generally with the reference (2), which comprises two plates (20) facing each other, each one associated with a respective splint (1) by means of a hole through (21) intended for the passage of a wire (3) (see figures 3 and 4) attached to a respective splint, and a screw (22) having an elongated threaded rod (220) ending at one end with a head ( 221) for its adjustment that passes through threaded holes (22) located in each of the plates (20) in an aligned manner. This screw (22) allows the jaw to be advanced or delayed in a range between 1 and 6mm. approximately, without the need to remove the device from the mouth, making it more convenient and simple to use and manipulate for the user.

Además, se proporcionan unos medios de guiado para guiar el desplazamiento de una pletina respecto a la otra, y en el que uno de los orificios pasantes (21) para el paso de un alambre está dispuesto en una pieza adicional (23) acoplable de forma giratoria en una de las pletinas (20). In addition, guidance means are provided to guide the movement of one plate relative to the other, and in which one of the through holes (21) for the passage of a wire is arranged in an additional piece (23) that can be coupled in a way rotating in one of the plates (20).

El cabezal (221) presenta una hendidura (222) que permite girar el tornillo (22) por medio de un destornillador especial o similar, que se aprecia en la figura 3, para el avance y retroceso de la pletina (20). The head (221) has a groove (222) that allows the screw (22) to be rotated by means of a special screwdriver or the like, shown in Figure 3, for the advance and retraction of the plate (20).

Debe resaltarse que todos los componentes anteriormente mencionados que constituyen el mecanismo tornillo (2) están hecho de titanio. It should be noted that all the aforementioned components that constitute the screw mechanism (2) are made of titanium.

Haciendo referencia de nuevo a los medios de guiado que facilitan el movimiento de avance y retroceso de una pletina (20) respecto a la otra, comprenden dos varillas alargadas (24) que transcurren paralelas al tornillo (22), presentando cada varilla Referring again to the guiding means that facilitate the forward and reverse movement of one plate (20) with respect to the other, they comprise two elongated rods (24) running parallel to the screw (22), each rod presenting

(24) alargada en su extremo una porción roscada (240) que se acopla en un orificio secundario (201) interiormente roscado presente en las pletinas (20). Tales varillas alargadas (24) también están hechas de titanio e incluyen longitudinalmente una escala milimetrada que permite determinar la posición exacta. (24) elongated at its end a threaded portion (240) that engages in an internally threaded secondary hole (201) present in the plates (20). Such elongated rods (24) are also made of titanium and longitudinally include a millimeter scale that allows the exact position to be determined.

La pieza adicional (23) anteriormente citada comprende un tramo (230) con el orificio pasante y un segundo tramo (231) en forma de vástago roscado insertable en un orificio roscado (202) dispuesto en una extensión que sobresale de la pletina (20). The aforementioned additional part (23) comprises a section (230) with the through hole and a second section (231) in the form of a threaded rod inserted in a threaded hole (202) arranged in an extension protruding from the plate (20) .

Los detalles, las formas, las dimensiones y demás elementos accesorios, así como los materiales empleados en la fabricación del dispositivo intra-oral de la invención podrán ser convenientemente sustituidos por otros que sean técnicamente equivalentes y no se aparten de la esencialidad de la invención ni The details, shapes, dimensions and other accessory elements, as well as the materials used in the manufacture of the intra-oral device of the invention may be conveniently substituted by others that are technically equivalent and do not depart from the essentiality of the invention or

del ámbito definido por las reivindicaciones que se incluyen a continuación. of the scope defined by the claims included below.

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1. one.
Dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño, que comprende dos férulas enfrentables entre sí adaptables a los maxilares superior e inferior del paciente, estando dichas dos férulas unidas entre sí mediante medios de unión regulables en posicionamiento, caracterizado por el hecho de que dichos medios de unión están constituidos por un mecanismo tornillo que comprende dos pletinas enfrentadas entre sí, cada una de ellas asociada a una respectiva férula por medio de un orificio pasante destinado al paso de un alambre unido a una respectiva férula, y un tornillo que tiene un vástago roscado alargado que finaliza en un extremo con un cabezal para su ajuste que pasa a través de orificios roscados situados en cada una de las pletinas de forma alineada y unos medios de guiado para guiar el desplazamiento de una pletina respecto a la otra, y en el que uno de los orificios pasantes para el paso de un alambre está dispuesto en una pieza adicional acoplable de forma giratoria en una de las pletinas. Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea, comprising two splints facing each other adaptable to the upper and lower jaws of the patient, said two splints being joined together by means of adjustable means of positioning positioning, characterized by the fact that said joining means are constituted by a screw mechanism comprising two plates facing each other, each associated to a respective splint by means of a through hole intended for the passage of a wire attached to a respective splint, and a screw that It has an elongated threaded rod that ends at one end with a head for adjustment that passes through threaded holes located in each of the plates in an aligned manner and guiding means to guide the movement of one plate with respect to the other, and in which one of the through holes for the passage of a wire is arranged in an additional attachable piece of fo Rotating rma in one of the plates.
2. 2.
Dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho de que todos los componentes que constituyen el mecanismo tornillo están hechos de material de titanio. Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea according to claim 1, characterized in that all the components that constitute the screw mechanism are made of titanium material.
3. 3.
Dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho de que los medios de guiado comprenden dos varillas alargadas que transcurren paralelas al tornillo, presentando cada varilla alargada en su extremo una porción roscada que se acopla en un Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea according to claim 1, characterized in that the guiding means comprise two elongated rods running parallel to the screw, each elongated rod having at its end a threaded portion that engages in a
orificio secundario interiormente roscado presente en las pletinas. internally threaded secondary hole present in the plates.
4. Dispositivo intra-oral para el tratamiento de la apnea del sueño según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado por el hecho de que 4. Intra-oral device for the treatment of sleep apnea according to claim 1, characterized in that 5 la pieza adicional comprende un tramo con el orificio pasante y un tramo en forma de vástago roscado insertable en un orificio roscado dispuesto en una extensión que sobresale de la pletina. 5 The additional part comprises a section with the through hole and a threaded rod-shaped section inserted in a threaded hole arranged in an extension that protrudes from the plate.
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