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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2014
Anthony J. Deriso, Ii, Sandusky, OH (US);
Albert N. Santilli, Pepper Pike, OH (US);
Anthony J. DeRiso, II, Sandusky, OH (US);
Albert N. Santilli, Pepper Pike, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for sleep apnea prevention includes a clamp that has an upper clamp segment having a distal end and a hinge end, the distal end being is adapted to engage the patient's upper lip adjacent the nose and a lower clamp segment having a distal end and a hinge end, the distal end being adapted to engage the patient's lower jaw behind the mandibular symphysis. A hinge connects the upper and lower segments at the hinge ends. The upper and lower segments apply force to the patient's face and jaw such that the lower jaw is moved upwardly and forwardly. Adjustable force can be applied by elastic members connected to the upper and loser segments. Alternatively, the hinge can be held in a desired position by a hand-adjustable nut and bolt. The distal end of the upper clamp segment can include portions that project laterally and upwardly in order to apply compressive force to a patient's face on either side of the patient's nose.