WO2000015283A8 - Device and method for improving breathing - Google Patents

Device and method for improving breathing

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Publication number
WO2000015283A8
WO2000015283A8 PCT/US1999/020495 US9920495W WO0015283A8 WO 2000015283 A8 WO2000015283 A8 WO 2000015283A8 US 9920495 W US9920495 W US 9920495W WO 0015283 A8 WO0015283 A8 WO 0015283A8
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WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
arch
user
engager
adjustor
receive
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/US1999/020495
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French (fr)
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WO2000015283A1 (en
Inventor
W Keith Thornton
Original Assignee
W Keith Thornton
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Publication date
Application filed by W Keith Thornton filed Critical W Keith Thornton
Priority to AU59113/99A priority Critical patent/AU5911399A/en
Priority to US09/554,771 priority patent/US6305376B1/en
Publication of WO2000015283A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000015283A1/en
Publication of WO2000015283A8 publication Critical patent/WO2000015283A8/en

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Classifications

    • 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. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0488—Mouthpieces; Means for guiding, securing or introducing the tubes
    • 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
    • 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. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/04—Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0488—Mouthpieces; Means for guiding, securing or introducing the tubes
    • A61M16/049—Mouthpieces
    • A61M16/0493—Mouthpieces with means for protecting the tube from damage caused by the patient's teeth, e.g. bite block
    • 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
    • A61F5/566—Intra-oral devices

Abstract

A device (10) for improving the breathing of a user includes an upper arch (12) adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth, a lower arch (14) adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth, and an engager (104) that engages the lower arch (14). An adjustor (100) adjusts the engager (104) forwardly relative to the upper arch (12). A slotted plate (114) couples the adjustor (100) to the upper arch (12) and adjustably positions the lower arch (14) vertically relative to the upper arch (12).
PCT/US1999/020495 1998-09-16 1999-09-09 Device and method for improving breathing WO2000015283A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU59113/99A AU5911399A (en) 1998-09-16 1999-09-09 Device and method for improving breathing
US09/554,771 US6305376B1 (en) 1999-09-09 1999-09-09 Device and method for improving breathing

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10062398P 1998-09-16 1998-09-16
US60/100,623 1998-09-16

Publications (2)

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WO2000015283A1 WO2000015283A1 (en) 2000-03-23
WO2000015283A8 true WO2000015283A8 (en) 2000-08-10

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PCT/US1999/020495 WO2000015283A1 (en) 1998-09-16 1999-09-09 Device and method for improving breathing

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WO (1) WO2000015283A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AUPQ676800A0 (en) 2000-04-07 2000-05-11 R J & V K Bird Pty Ltd Dental device
US8544472B2 (en) 2005-03-02 2013-10-01 Mdsa Pty Ltd Dental device
GB2438832B (en) * 2006-04-04 2009-03-04 Sleepworks Products Ltd Device to reduce snoring and sleep apnoea
JP5129246B2 (en) * 2006-06-14 2013-01-30 アールアイシー・インベストメンツ・エルエルシー Oral devices for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
WO2012138459A1 (en) 2011-04-05 2012-10-11 Airway Technologies, Llc Oral appliance for treating particular disorders associated with sleep
EP4166117A4 (en) * 2020-06-15 2024-02-28 Hsu Han Chung Mandible displacement adjustment device

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5365945A (en) * 1993-04-13 1994-11-22 Halstrom Leonard W Adjustable dental applicance for treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
US5427117A (en) * 1993-09-29 1995-06-27 Thornton; W. Keith Apparatus for prevention of snoring and improved breathing during sleep
US5409017A (en) * 1994-01-19 1995-04-25 The University Of British Columbia Mandible repositioning appliance
US5537994A (en) * 1994-06-03 1996-07-23 Thornton; W. Keith Combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleep
WO1997025010A1 (en) * 1996-01-03 1997-07-17 Thornton W Keith Device for improving breathing

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AU5911399A (en) 2000-04-03

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