KR20110122355A - Device for curing snore and sleep apnea syndrome - Google Patents

Device for curing snore and sleep apnea syndrome Download PDF

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KR20110122355A
KR20110122355A KR1020100041801A KR20100041801A KR20110122355A KR 20110122355 A KR20110122355 A KR 20110122355A KR 1020100041801 A KR1020100041801 A KR 1020100041801A KR 20100041801 A KR20100041801 A KR 20100041801A KR 20110122355 A KR20110122355 A KR 20110122355A
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    • 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
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus, characterized in that the air passage is widened by pressing the inside of the tongue while being inserted into the tongue to treat snoring.
According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively treat snoring and sleep apnea by a simple device that can be inserted into the tongue and take a sleep and pull the tongue forward and press the tongue forward.

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Device for curing snore and sleep apnea syndrome

The present invention relates to a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus, and more particularly to a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus that can effectively treat snoring and sleep apnea by pressing the tongue to expand the air passage.

In general, snoring and sleep apnea are caused by narrow passage of air during sleep. When you breathe, the air passes through the soft parts of your body, including your palate, tongue, and milk. During the day, these parts are controlled by the muscles, providing air passages that do not produce breathing sounds. However, during sleep, the muscles are relaxed and the air passage is narrowed. In this state, snoring occurs due to the vibration caused by breathing.

On the other hand, patients with severe snoring may temporarily block the air passage completely. This phenomenon is called sleep apnea.

As shown in FIG. 1, one of the causes of snoring and sleep apnea is that the tongue 1 obstructs the air passage 2 during sleep.

Various surgeries have been used to treat such snoring and sleep apnea, and recently, various methods have been proposed for treating snoring and sleep apnea using a device without resorting to surgery.

For example, as shown in Figure 2 below, a technique for securing an air passage by pulling the lower jaw has been proposed by the Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0439343.

2 is a perspective view of a conventional snoring treatment apparatus. As shown, the conventional snoring treatment apparatus consists of an upper support 30 and a lower support 40. The upper support 30 corresponds to the upper jaw 10 and includes an upper tooth 12 inserted therein and an upper locking jaw 32. On the other hand, the lower support 40 corresponds to the lower jaw 20, the lower tooth 22 is inserted and includes a lower locking jaw 42.

Here, the upper locking jaw 32 and the lower locking jaw 42 corresponding thereto are fastened to each other so that the lower jaw 20 is pulled forward. This configuration treats snoring by extending the air passageway during life.

However, the conventional snoring treatment apparatus of the above-described configuration has a rather complicated shape, and also causes pain because the lower jaw must be pulled forward.

In addition, there is a problem that deformation occurs in the jaw when used for a long time.

The present invention is to provide a device that can treat snoring and sleep apnea by wearing during sleep without causing pain and the like.

In addition, to minimize sleep disturbance caused by wearing to provide a simple structure of snoring and life apnea treatment device.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes a tongue-shaped body having an opening in which the tongue can be inserted; Provided is a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus including a protrusion extending from one side in contact with the tongue.

It characterized in that it comprises a upper teeth coupling portion projecting upward from the main body and the upper teeth are fitted.

The upper teeth coupling portion is characterized in that it has a size that can be fitted at least one upper teeth.

The upper teeth coupling portion is characterized by having a U shape.

The hole is formed on the other side of the main body, it characterized in that it comprises a stopper fitted in the hole.

It characterized in that it comprises a lower teeth coupling portion projecting downward from the main body and the lower teeth are fitted.

The lower teeth coupling portion is characterized in that it has a size that can be fitted at least one lower teeth.

The protrusion may include a first portion in contact with the tongue and a second portion connecting the body and the first portion.

The first portion has a wider width than the second portion.

The first portion is parallel to the tongue surface, and the second portion extends obliquely upward from the first portion.

The present invention provides a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus composed of a main body into which the tongue is inserted and a protrusion for pressing the inner side of the tongue, thereby having an advantage of treating snoring and sleep apnea without any pain.

In addition, no deformation to the oral structure occurs and has the advantage of minimizing sleep disturbances.

1 is a view for explaining the cause of snoring and sleep apnea.
2 is a perspective view of a conventional snoring treatment apparatus.
3 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing the wearing state of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing the wearing state of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

3 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 100 of the present invention is composed of a main body 110 and the protrusion 120.

The body 110 has a shape substantially the same as that of the tongue, and has an internal space 130 into which the tongue can be inserted. That is, the main body 110 has an elliptical cross-sectional shape.

That is, when the direction from the inner end of the tongue to the outer end of the tongue is the first direction d1 and the direction from the outer end of the tongue to the inner end of the tongue is the second direction d2, the main body ( The end of the first direction d1 of 110 is blocked so that the outer end of the tongue is surrounded by the body 110. On the other hand, the opening 130 is formed at the end of the second direction (d2) of the main body 110, thereby forming an internal space 130 into which the tongue can be inserted.

The protrusion 120 protrudes inward from the body 110. That is, it extends from the end of the second direction d2 of the main body 110. That is, the protrusion 120 extends from the upper side of the opening 130 in the direction of the inner tip of the tongue and contacts the upper surface of the tongue to press the tongue.

The protrusion 120 comprises a first portion 120a in contact with the upper surface of the tongue and a second portion 120b connecting the first portion 120a and the body 110. The first portion 120a of the protrusion 120 is configured to be parallel to the second direction d2 to be in contact with the upper surface of the tongue, and the second portion 120b of the protrusion 120 is at the top of the opening. Extending obliquely from below. In other words, the second portion 120b of the protrusion 120 extends obliquely upwardly from the first portion 120a of the protrusion 120 toward the main body 110 and is connected to the main body 110. .

4 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 200 of the present invention is composed of a main body 210, a protrusion 220, a stopper 242, the upper teeth coupling portion 250.

The body 210 has a shape substantially the same as that of the tongue, and has an internal space 230 into which the tongue can be inserted. That is, the main body 210 has an elliptical cross-sectional shape. When the direction from the inner end of the tongue to the outer end of the tongue is the first direction d1, and the direction from the outer end of the tongue to the inner end of the tongue is the second direction d2, the main body 210 The end of the first direction (d1) is blocked so that the outer end of the tongue is surrounded by the main body (210). On the other hand, the opening 230 is formed at the end of the second direction (d2) of the main body 210, thereby forming an internal space 230 into which the tongue can be inserted.

A hole 240 is formed at an end of the main body 210 in the first direction d1, and the stopper 242 is fitted into the hole 240. That is, after the tongue is inserted into the inner space of the main body 210, the stopper 242 is fitted into the hole 240. As a result, a pressure difference between the inner space and the outside of the main body 210 occurs, and the tongue is pulled forward and is not separated from the main body 210. Although not shown, the stopper 242 may be tied to the upper teeth coupling part 250 by a connection string to prevent loss.

The protrusion 220 extends from the end of the second direction d2 of the main body 210. That is, the protrusion 220 extends from the upper side of the opening 230 of the main body 200 toward the inner end of the tongue and contacts the upper surface of the tongue to press the tongue. As a result, the air passage is widened, and snoring and sleep apnea can be treated.

The protrusion 220 comprises a first portion 220a in contact with the upper surface of the tongue and a second portion 220b connecting the first portion 220a and the body 210. The first portion 220a of the protrusion 220 is configured to be parallel to the second direction d2 so as to contact the upper surface of the tongue, and the second portion 220b of the protrusion 220 is the opening ( 230 extends obliquely downward from the top. In other words, the second portion 220b of the protrusion 220 extends obliquely upward from the first portion 220a of the protrusion 220 toward the main body 210 and is connected to the main body 210. .

The upper teeth coupling part 250 protrudes upward from the main body 210 and is coupled to the upper teeth to prevent the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 200 from flowing. That is, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 200 during the sleep by the upper teeth coupling portion 250 is treated to deviate out of the oral cavity.

The upper teeth coupling part 250 includes a first part 250a contacting the outer surface of the upper teeth, a second part 250b contacting the inner surface of the upper teeth, the first part 250a and the second part ( And a third portion 250c connecting 250b). The upper teeth coupling portion 250 has a U-shape so that the upper teeth can be inserted.

Although the upper teeth coupling portion 250 is formed of the first to third portions 250a, 250b, and 250c, the first portion 250a and the second portion 250b directly protrude from the main body 210. In this case, the third portion 250c may be omitted. In addition, the size of the upper teeth coupling portion 250 can be adjusted to be coupled to a plurality of upper teeth. In addition, the lower teeth coupling portion (not shown) may be formed to protrude from the lower surface of the main body 210 together with the upper teeth coupling portion 250. The lower teeth coupling portion has a shape symmetrical with the upper teeth coupling portion 250 so that the lower teeth are inserted. In addition, only the lower teeth coupling portion may be formed without the upper teeth coupling portion 250.

The position of the main body 210 is fixed by the upper teeth coupling part 250, and the tongue is prevented from being separated from the main body 210 by the hole 240 and the stopper 242. It is pulled forward. Thus, the air passage is widened and snoring and sleep apnea can be treated.

5 is a view showing the wearing state of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment device 200 secures the air passage by pulling the tongue 260 forward and pressing the upper surface inside the tongue with the tongue 260 inserted Teeth and sleep apnea can be treated.

That is, when the outer end of the tongue is inserted into the internal space 230 formed in the main body 210 of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 200, the protrusion 220 corresponds to the inner end of the tongue 260. To be located. At this time, the first portion 220a of the protrusion 220 is in contact with the inner upper surface of the tongue 260, and the second portion 220b of the protrusion 220 is obliquely downward from the main body 210. Since it is extended so that the inside of the tongue 260 is pressed by the first portion 220a of the protrusion. Therefore, the air passage is prevented from being narrowed or blocked by the tongue, and snoring and sleep apnea are treated.

At this time, the upper teeth are inserted into the upper teeth coupling part 250 to prevent the flow of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 200. The first portion 250a of the upper teeth coupling portion 250 is in contact with the outer surface of the upper teeth, and the second portion 250b of the upper teeth coupling portion 250 is in contact with the inner surface of the upper teeth. The third portion 250c of the upper teeth coupling portion 250c connecting the first portion 250a of the coupling portion 250 and the second portion 250b of the upper teeth coupling portion 250 may have a lower surface of the upper teeth. Contact.

Although not shown, the lower teeth coupling portion symmetrical with the upper teeth coupling portion 250 on the lower surface of the main body 210 may be further positioned to insert the lower teeth.

In addition, the stopper 242 is inserted into the hole 240 to generate a pressure difference between the inside and the outside, thereby preventing the tongue 260 from being separated from the main body 210. Therefore, it is possible to treat snoring and sleep apnea by widening the air passage with the tongue pulled forward.

6 is a schematic perspective view of a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300 of the present invention comprises a main body 310, the protrusion 320, the stopper 342, and the upper teeth coupling portion 350.

The body 310 has a shape substantially the same as that of the tongue, and has an inner space 330 into which the tongue can be inserted. That is, the main body 310 has an elliptical cross-sectional shape. When the direction from the inner end of the tongue toward the outer end of the tongue is the first direction d1, and the direction from the outer end of the tongue toward the inner end of the tongue is called the second direction d2, the main body 310 The end of the first direction of d1 is blocked so that the outer end of the tongue is surrounded by the body 310. Meanwhile, an opening (not shown) is formed at the end of the second direction d2 of the main body 310 to form an internal space (not shown) into which the tongue can be inserted.

A hole 340 is formed at the end of the first direction d1 of the main body 310, and the stopper 342 is fitted into the hole 340. That is, after the tongue is inserted into the inner space of the main body 310, the stopper 342 is fitted into the hole 340. As a result, a pressure difference between the inner space and the outside of the main body 310 occurs, and the tongue is pulled forward and does not leave the main body 310. Although not shown, the stopper 342 may be tied to the upper teeth coupling part 350 by a connection string to prevent loss.

The protrusion 320 extends from the end of the second direction d2 of the main body 310. That is, the protrusion 320 extends from the upper side of the opening (not shown) of the main body 300 toward the inner end of the tongue and presses the tongue in contact with the upper surface of the tongue. As a result, the air passage is widened, and snoring and sleep apnea can be treated.

The protrusion 320 has a shape substantially the same as that of the protrusion 220 illustrated in FIG. 4. That is, the protrusion 320 includes a first portion 220a contacting the upper surface of the tongue, and a second portion 220b connecting the first portion 220a and the main body 210. The first portion 220a of the protrusion 320 is configured to be parallel to the second direction d2 so as to contact the upper surface of the tongue, and the second portion 220b of the protrusion 320 is the opening ( 230 extends obliquely downward from the top. In other words, the second portion 220b of the protrusion 320 extends obliquely upwardly from the first portion 220a of the protrusion 220 toward the main body 310 and is connected to the main body 310. .

The upper teeth coupling portion 350 protrudes upward from the main body 310, and is coupled to the upper teeth to prevent the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300 from flowing. That is, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300 during the sleep by the upper teeth coupling portion 350 is treated to deviate out of the oral cavity.

The upper teeth coupling portion 350 includes a first portion 350a contacting the outer surface of the upper teeth, a second portion 350b contacting the inner surface of the upper teeth, the first portion 350a and the second portion ( And a third portion 350c connecting the 350b. The upper teeth coupling portion 350 has a U shape so that the upper teeth can be inserted.

Although the upper teeth coupling portion 350 is formed of the first to third portions 350a, 350b, and 350c, the first portion 350a and the second portion 350b directly protrude from the main body 310. In this case, the third portion 350c may be omitted. 6 shows that the upper teeth coupling portion 350 has a size corresponding to the entire upper teeth. Alternatively, the size of the upper teeth coupling portion 350 can be adjusted to couple with at least one upper teeth. In addition, the lower teeth coupling portion (not shown) may be formed to protrude from the lower surface of the main body 310 together with the upper teeth coupling portion 350. The lower teeth coupling portion has a shape symmetrical with the upper teeth coupling portion 350 so that the lower teeth are inserted. In addition, only the lower teeth coupling portion may be formed without the upper teeth coupling portion 350.

The position of the main body 310 is fixed by the upper teeth coupling part 350, and the tongue is prevented from being separated from the main body 310 by the hole 340 and the stopper 342. It is pulled forward. Thus, the air passage is widened and snoring and sleep apnea can be treated.

7 is a view showing the wearing state of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300 pulls the tongue 360 forward and presses the upper surface of the tongue with the tongue 360 inserted to secure an air passage to secure the snoring Teeth and sleep apnea can be treated.

That is, when the outer end of the tongue is inserted into the inner space 330 formed in the main body 310 of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300, the protrusion 320 corresponds to the inner end of the tongue 360. To be located. At this time, the first portion 320a of the protrusion 320 is in contact with the inner upper surface of the tongue 360, and the second portion 320b of the protrusion 320 is obliquely downward from the main body 310. Since it is extended so that the inside of the tongue 360 is pressed by the first portion 320a of the protrusion 320. Therefore, the air passage is prevented from being narrowed or blocked by the tongue 360, and snoring and sleep apnea are treated.

At this time, the upper teeth are inserted into the upper teeth coupling portion 350 to prevent the flow of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus 300. The first portion 350a of the upper teeth coupling portion 350 is in contact with the outer surface of the upper teeth, and the second portion 350b of the upper teeth coupling portion 350 is in contact with the inner surface of the upper teeth. The third portion 350c of the upper teeth coupling portion 350c, which connects the first portion 350a of the coupling portion 350 and the second portion 350b of the upper teeth coupling portion 350, has a lower surface of the upper teeth. Contact.

Although not shown, the lower teeth coupling portion symmetrical with the upper teeth coupling portion 350 on the lower surface of the main body 310 may be further inserted into the lower teeth.

In addition, the stopper 342 is inserted into the hole 340 of FIG. 6 to generate a pressure difference between the inside and the outside, thereby preventing the tongue 360 from being separated from the main body 310. Therefore, it is possible to treat snoring and sleep apnea by widening the air passage with the tongue pulled forward.

Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can be pressed to cover only a portion of the tongue is pressed inside the tongue by the protrusion can secure the air passage. This configuration makes it possible to treat snoring and / or sleep apnea during sleep.

Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus of the present invention has the advantage of being able to treat snoring and sleep apnea without problems such as sleep disturbance and jaw deformation.

Although the above has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art various modifications and changes of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below I can understand that you can.

100, 200, 300: apparatus for treating snoring and sleep apnea
110, 210, 310: main body
120, 220, 330: protrusions
250, 350: upper teeth coupling

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A tongue-shaped body having an opening through which a tongue can be inserted;
A protrusion extending from the one side to contact the tongue
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that it comprises a upper teeth coupling portion protruding upward from the body and the upper teeth are fitted.
The method of claim 2,
The upper teeth coupling portion is snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that having a size to which at least one upper teeth can be fitted.
The method of claim 2,
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that the upper teeth coupling portion has a U-shape.
The method of claim 1,
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that the hole is formed on the other side of the main body, the stopper is fitted into the hole.
The method of claim 1,
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that it comprises a lower teeth coupling portion projecting downward from the body and the lower teeth are fitted.
The method of claim 6,
The lower teeth coupling portion snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus characterized in that it has a size to fit at least one lower teeth.
The method of claim 1,
And the protrusion includes a first portion in contact with the tongue and a second portion connecting the body and the first portion.
The method of claim 8,
The first portion has a wider width than the second portion snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus.
The method of claim 8,
And wherein said first portion is parallel to said tongue surface and said second portion extends obliquely upwardly from said first portion.
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