US2015013687A1PendingUtilityA1
Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions
Est. expirySep 6, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract
At least one implant structure is sized and configured for implantation in, on, or near an extrinsic muscle region affecting movement and/or shape of a tongue, e.g., a genioglossus muscle. The position of the implant structure is stabilized relative to the extrinsic muscle region to maintain the tongue in a desired orientation, e.g., to maintain patency of an airway.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . An implant system comprising: at least one implant structure sized and configured for surgical implantation in, on, or near an extrinsic muscle region affecting movement and/or shape of a tongue, and means for stabilizing the position of the implant structure relative to the extrinsic muscle region to maintain the tongue in a desired orientation, wherein the means for stabilizing is adapted to be surgically implemented.
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