WO2020138539A1 - Dispositif de thérapie par stimulation électrique pour muscles palatins - Google Patents

Dispositif de thérapie par stimulation électrique pour muscles palatins Download PDF

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WO2020138539A1
WO2020138539A1 PCT/KR2018/016738 KR2018016738W WO2020138539A1 WO 2020138539 A1 WO2020138539 A1 WO 2020138539A1 KR 2018016738 W KR2018016738 W KR 2018016738W WO 2020138539 A1 WO2020138539 A1 WO 2020138539A1
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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
    • A61F11/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the ears or hearing sense; Non-electric hearing aids; Methods or devices for enabling ear patients to achieve auditory perception through physiological senses other than hearing sense; Protective devices for the ears, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation

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  • the present invention relates to an electric stimulation treatment apparatus, and more particularly, to an electric stimulation treatment apparatus for treating a specific region by giving an electric stimulation to the body.
  • This tube is called the Eustachian tube.
  • the crown is usually closed, but the tube is actively opened when we swallow or yawn. Through this process, equilibrium is achieved such that the pressure in the middle ear equals atmospheric pressure.
  • the transfer should be controlled according to the given situation, but if not, it causes inconvenience.
  • the mucous membrane of the middle ear swells and the capillaries swell, causing effusion and bleeding into the middle ear cavity, resulting in a buildup, resulting in exudative otitis media. .
  • the function of the ear canal does not work as described above, it can develop into various diseases such as exudative otitis media, pressurized otitis media, chronic ear discomfort due to impaired otitis function.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides a palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment device to improve the function of the ear canal.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides a palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment device that can prevent or treat otitis media.
  • the palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment apparatus includes a mouthpiece provided to be inserted into the oral cavity; Included in the mouthpiece, the electrical stimulation unit is configured to pass current for electrical stimulation; includes, the mouthpiece, a tooth insertion unit is inserted into the oral cavity; Included in connection with the tooth insertion portion, the palatal contact portion is configured such that at least a portion is in contact with the palate ( ⁇ ), including, the electrical stimulation portion, is disposed on the palatal contact portion, specific muscles (palate elongation) And the palate lifter).
  • the electrical stimulation unit may transmit current supplied from the outside to the specific muscle so that the specific muscle contracts.
  • the electrical stimulation portion as the specific muscle, may be provided to be in contact with the palatal elongated muscle and palatal raised muscle that opens the biceps during contraction.
  • the palatal contact portion one side is surrounded by the tooth insertion portion, the contact body in contact with the palate ( ⁇ ); It includes; a pair of rear extensions protruding rearward from the contact body; and, the electrical stimulation portion, spaced apart from each other, a pair of magnetic poles disposed in each of the pair of rear extensions; include Can.
  • the palatal contact portion may be located between the pair of posterior extension portions, but may further include a uvula avoidance groove that is concave forward than the pair of posterior extension portions so as not to interfere with the uvula.
  • the pair of rear extension portions may be configured to protrude rearward than the tooth insertion portion.
  • the pair of rear extension portions may be configured to be positioned behind the uvula.
  • the palatal contact portion may include a palatal contact surface facing the palate, and the pair of magnetic pole portions may be configured to be exposed upward from the palatal contact surface.
  • the electric stimulation treatment apparatus has a tooth insertion portion into which a tooth is inserted, and a palatal contact portion connected to the tooth insertion portion and configured to be at least partially contactable with the palate, allowing insertion into the mouth
  • a mouthpiece provided;
  • the electrical stimulation portion is configured to transmit electric current by receiving power from the outside for electrical stimulation; includes, the electric stimulation portion, the palatal elongation and palatal lifting muscle to contraction to open the ear canal , It is configured to be in contact with the palatal elongated muscle and palatal raised muscle.
  • the tube can be opened through electrical stimulation.
  • non-invasively promoting the opening of the ear canal it is possible to treat diseases such as otitis media.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a view of the palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention from the top.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a view showing the oral cavity is inserted palatal muscle electrical stimulation treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • first and second used in the present specification may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.
  • first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component.
  • the term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electrical stimulation treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the electric stimulation treatment apparatus 1 is provided to provide electrical stimulation to specific muscles, so that specific muscles contract.
  • the electrical stimulation treatment apparatus 1 contracts the palate by applying electrical stimulation to the palatine muscles (A, levator veli palatine, see Fig. 4) and the palatal elongation muscles (B, tensor veli palatine, see Fig. 4), thereby palating the palate.
  • It is provided to open the biceps (t, Eustachian tube, see Fig. 4) connected with the lifter muscle (A) and the palate elongator (B).
  • t Eustachian tube, see Fig. 4
  • diseases such as otitis media can be treated and prevented.
  • the electrical stimulation treatment apparatus 1 may include a control box 10 and an external cord 20.
  • the control box 10 may include power, or may function as a control unit for external power. Through the control box 10, the type, intensity, time provided, and mode of electrical stimulation can be adjusted.
  • the control box 10 is connected to the inner cord 38 of the mouthpiece 30 to be described later by the outer cord 20, and is provided to transmit current to the inner cord 38.
  • the electrical stimulation treatment apparatus 1 may include a mouthpiece 30.
  • the mouthpiece 30 is provided to be inserted into the oral cavity.
  • the mouthpiece 30 may include a tooth insertion portion 32 into which a tooth is inserted, and a palatal contact portion 40 provided to be in contact with the palate.
  • the tooth insertion portion 32 and the palatal contact portion 40 may be integrally formed, or may be detachably coupled as individual components.
  • the tooth insertion portion 32 may include an outer body 33 facing the outer surface of the tooth and an inner body 34 facing the inner surface of the tooth.
  • the tooth insertion portion 32 may include a partition portion 35 that connects between the outer body 33 and the inner body 34.
  • the tooth insertion portion 32 may include an upper tooth insertion groove 36 into which an upper tooth is inserted, and a lower tooth insertion groove into which a lower tooth is inserted (not shown).
  • the upper teeth insertion groove 36 is formed between the outer body 33 and the inner body 34 and on the upper side of the partition 35, and the lower teeth insertion groove is between the outer body 33 and the inner body 34, and is divided It may be formed on the lower side of the portion (35).
  • At least a portion of the palatal contact portion 40 may be provided to be in contact with the palate ( ⁇ ). That is, the palatal contact portion 40 may be provided to be contactable to the research dog or the oral dog.
  • the palatal contact portion 40 may be configured to extend from the inner body 34 of the tooth insertion portion 32.
  • the palatal contact portion 40 may be configured such that its upper surface contacts the ceiling of the oral cavity.
  • the palatal contact portion 40 may include a curved surface to correspond to the palate.
  • the electrical stimulation treatment apparatus 1 may include an electrical stimulation unit 50.
  • the electrical stimulation unit 50 is provided to receive power from the outside, and is provided to transmit the delivered electricity to the muscles.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the electric stimulation treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the top
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the electric stimulation treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side.
  • the palatal contact portion 40 may include a contact body 42 and a rear extension portion 44.
  • the contact body 42 may be formed such that the tooth insertion portion 32 is positioned around it.
  • the rear extension portion 44 may be configured to extend rearward than the contact body 42.
  • the rear end portion of the rear extension portion 44 may be configured to protrude more rearward than the rear end portion of the tooth insertion portion 32 as shown in FIG. 3. Through this configuration, it is possible to contact a specific muscle located deeper in the oral cavity than a tooth.
  • a pair of rear extensions 44 may be provided.
  • the pair of rear extensions 44 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.
  • the pair of rear extensions 44 may be spaced apart so as to be located on both sides of the uvula.
  • the palate contact portion 40 may include a uvula avoidance groove 46 positioned between the pair of rear extension portions 44 so as not to interfere with the uvula when the electric stimulation treatment device 1 is inserted into the oral cavity.
  • the electric stimulation treatment device 1 can contact only specific muscles without contact with the uvula, thereby reducing the feeling of rejection that the user may feel.
  • the mouthpiece 30 may include an inner cord 38.
  • the inner cord 38 may be provided to be connected to the outer cord 20.
  • the inner cord 38 may be configured to be located inside the mouthpiece 30 so as not to be exposed to the outside.
  • One side of the inner cord 38 is connected to the outer cord 20, and the other side can be connected to the electrical stimulation unit 50 described later.
  • the inner cord 38 is configured to extend along the compartment 35 of the mouthpiece 30, the contact body 42, and the rear extension 44.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is satisfied when the current supplied from the outside is provided to be transferred to the electrical stimulation unit 50.
  • the electrical stimulation portion 50 may be disposed on the rear extension portion 44 of the palatal contact portion 40.
  • the electrical stimulation portion 50 is exposed to the upper surface of the rear extension portion 44 and may be configured to contact a specific muscle.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing an oral cavity into which an electrical stimulation treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted.
  • the muscles to which the electrical stimulation unit 50 contacts may be a levator veli palatine (A) and a palate elongation muscle (B) (tensor veli palatini).
  • the palatal lifting muscle (A) and the palatal tension muscle (B) are connected to the ear canal, so that the ear canal can be opened upon contraction by electrical stimulation.
  • the palatal muscle (A) and the palatal tension muscle (B) may be extended to both sides of the uvula, respectively, as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the electrical stimulation unit 50 may be provided with a pair to be located on both sides of the uvula.
  • the pair of electrical stimulation parts 50 may be located in the pair of rear extension parts 44, respectively.
  • the pair of electric stimulation parts 50 are configured to not come into contact with the uvula, such as the pair of rear extension parts 44, thereby minimizing the feeling of rejection that a user may feel.
  • the mouthpiece 30 of the electrical stimulation treatment device 1 is inserted into the oral cavity. Since the upper teeth and lower teeth are inserted into the upper teeth insertion groove 36 and the lower teeth insertion groove, respectively, the mouthpiece 30 can be fixed in the oral cavity. When the mouthpiece 30 is fixed, the electrical stimulation unit 50 may contact the palatal lifting muscle (A) and the palatal tension muscle (B).
  • the inner cord 38 disposed on the mouthpiece 30 is connected to the outer cord 20, and the power on/off and electric stimulation intensity and electric stimulation mode can be converted to the control box 10.
  • the electrical stimulation is transmitted to the palatal lifter muscle (A) and the palatal tension muscle (B) through the electric stimulation unit 50, and the palatal lift muscle (A) and the palatal tension muscle ( B) can be opened through the contraction of the ear canal.
  • otitis media can be improved or muscle strengthening can be prevented.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de thérapie par stimulation électrique pour les muscles palatins comprenant : un embout buccal disposé de façon à pouvoir être inséré dans la cavité buccale ; et des unités de stimulation électrique disposées sur l'embout buccal et permettant à un courant de circuler pour une stimulation électrique, l'embout buccal comprenant une partie d'insertion dentaire dans laquelle sont insérées des dents à l'intérieur de la cavité buccale, et une partie en contact avec le palais reliée à la partie d'insertion dentaire et configurée de manière à ce qu'au moins une partie de celle-ci puisse entrer en contact avec le palais. Les unités de stimulation électrique sont disposées sur la partie en contact du palais de façon à permettre un contact avec des muscles précis afin d'y transférer un courant.
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KR20090029726A (ko) * 2006-05-20 2009-03-23 셀보메드 게엠베하 자극의 경피성 인가 또는 파라미터의 경피성 기록용 장치
US20120296393A1 (en) * 2010-01-11 2012-11-22 Tarik Ozkul Surgical implant for electronic activation of dysfunctional eustachian tube
KR20140143938A (ko) * 2013-06-10 2014-12-18 (주)휴레브 저주파 치료용 패치
WO2017137901A1 (fr) * 2016-02-09 2017-08-17 Tarik Ozkul Procédé et appareil d'évaluation du dysfonctionnement de la trompe d'eustache
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US20120296393A1 (en) * 2010-01-11 2012-11-22 Tarik Ozkul Surgical implant for electronic activation of dysfunctional eustachian tube
KR20140143938A (ko) * 2013-06-10 2014-12-18 (주)휴레브 저주파 치료용 패치
WO2017137901A1 (fr) * 2016-02-09 2017-08-17 Tarik Ozkul Procédé et appareil d'évaluation du dysfonctionnement de la trompe d'eustache
US20170252089A1 (en) * 2016-03-04 2017-09-07 Aerin Medical, Inc. Eustachian tube modification

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