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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2010
Gregory Robert Peake, Kingsford, AU;
Gregory Scott Smart, Randwick, AU;
Robert Edward Henry, Baulkham Hills, AU;
Christopher John Baxter, Chatswood, AU;
Gregory Robert Peake, Kingsford, AU;
Gregory Scott Smart, Randwick, AU;
Robert Edward Henry, Baulkham Hills, AU;
Christopher John Baxter, Chatswood, AU;
ResMed Limited, Bella Vista, AU;
Abstract
A method for treating obstructive sleep apnea includes providing MAD therapy via an adjustable mandibular advancement device structured to advance the position of the patient's lower jaw, providing CPAP therapy via a mask system structured to deliver a supply of pressurized air to a patient, and selectively adjusting the mask system and/or the mandibular advancement device to alternate and/or balance between CPAP therapy and MAD therapy.