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Dispositif ameliorant la qualite du sommeil Download PDF

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WO1994023674A1
WO1994023674A1 PCT/NZ1994/000036 NZ9400036W WO9423674A1 WO 1994023674 A1 WO1994023674 A1 WO 1994023674A1 NZ 9400036 W NZ9400036 W NZ 9400036W WO 9423674 A1 WO9423674 A1 WO 9423674A1
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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
    • 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

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  • This invention relates to a sleeping aid.
  • the invention relates to a sleeping aid which acts as a snore inhibiting device and a sleep apnoea inhibiting device.
  • sleep apnoea The occurrence of sleep apnoea has been called the little death, and it has a subtle and life threatening effect.
  • a person suffering this condition has their airway obstructed totally as the lower jaw and/or the tongue drops back. Correction of this condition requires an awakening and movement of the lower jaw to open the airway again.
  • a person suffering from sleep apnoea will often spend most of the night going to sleep, suffocating momentarily, and re-awakening. Having a disturbed sleep such as this results in a person feeling unrested and tired the next day. This person may therefore be prone, at best, to falling asleep at work or working in an unproductive manner, or at worst to a more serious consequence such as falling asleep at the wheel of a vehicle.
  • sleep apnoea appears to put the whole cardiac system under increased strain, and this has serious implications for people with heart problems.
  • Such machines generally include a nose piece which serves to keep the user's airway clear during sleep.
  • disadvantages associated with such machines are that they are very expensive and/or complex, and tend to have a severe drying effect upon the throat of the user.
  • Snoring is a common condition which affects many people. Regular snoring, even at moderate intensities and volumes, often results in social pressures, especially in relationships. That is, the partner of a snoring person may be unable to tolerate the constant disturbances by or from their snoring partner. This may result in unnecessary tension between the two people, and may also result in the non snoring partner feeling tired and restless the next day as a result of a disturbed sleep. A snoring person may also wake feeling tired and restless, and if a snorer is particularly loud, his/her sleep may be disturbed by them waking themselves up by snoring.
  • the invention comprises an oral device in the form a mouth piece or mouth guard which may be placed within a user's mouth for retaining or locating the lower jaw in a more forward position than usual during sleep.
  • the lower jaw is also held open slightly with respect to the upper teeth/jaw to allow for a clearer airway and also so that breathing is possible via the nose or the mouth.
  • Holding the lower jaw in a more forward position than usual during sleep has the effect of opening or making clearer the airway of a user during sleep. Furthermore, the action of lifting the lower jaw up and/or forward also clears the airway by moving the tongue forward. The overall result is that a user may breath more easily and more freely during sleep. This helps to prevent sleep apnoea because the tongue is in a more forward position, and also inhibits snoring.
  • the sleeping aid can comprise two upper and lower moulds, the upper mould being adapted to locate the upper teeth, and the lower mould being adapted to locate the lower teeth, and therefore the lower jaw.
  • the upper and lower moulds can be fixed relative to each other, with the lower mould fixed in a position more forward and/or elevated than usual. Having the lower mould 3mm to 8mm more forward than usual may be preferred.
  • the upper and lower moulds can comprise any suitable material, although a resilient yieldable material may be preferred.
  • a soft plastics material may be particularly suitable.
  • a sleeping aid for insertion into the mouth of a user comprising an upper mould for location with the upper teeth of the user, a lower mould for location with the lower teeth of the user, said upper and lower moulds being joined together so that the lower mould locates the lower teeth and jaw of the user in a more forward position than is usual during sleep, an opening between the upper and lower moulds to allow the passage of air, said upper and lower moulds having walls which in use overlie the outer surfaces of the teeth.
  • a sleeping aid for insertion into the mouth of a user comprising an upper mould for location with the upper teeth of the user, a lower mould for location with the lower teeth of the user, said upper and lower moulds being joined together so that the lower mould locates the lower teeth and jaw of the user in a more forward position than is usual during sleep, an opening between the upper and lower moulds to allow the passage of air
  • the upper mould includes a rearwardly extending canopy which when the aid is inserted in the mouth of the user, fits over the palatial region of the upper jaw of the user.
  • the sleeping aid is custom made for each user. This may be done by taking impressions of a user's upper and lower teeth and forming models therefrom from an appropriate substance, preferably hard dental stone. A bite record may then be taken of the user's teeth with the lower jaw in its desired or required more forward and/or elevated position. It may also be preferable to take the bite record with the lower teeth/jaw slightly open with respect to the upper teeth.
  • Upper and lower moulds may then be prepared from the models.
  • the upper and lower models may then be placed into the bite record and joined, for example by being set up in a simple in line articulator or other suitable device.
  • the upper and lower models may be set in this position by using an appropriate substance such as plaster, and once set the moulds may be placed back onto the models.
  • the two moulds may then be joined together, preferably by heating the biting surfaces of the two moulds and joining them in this way. It is found that the use of a small gas torch may preferably be utilised for this purpose as it does not distort the fit.
  • At least one space may be left between the anterior or side/rear edges of the moulds to provide at least one oral airway.
  • This or these should be as small as practically possible to enable easy breathing. It is to be understood and appreciated that the above described method or series of steps is given by way of example only, and that any suitable method of substantially forming a sleeping aid of the above design, shape or configuration may be utilised as required or desired.
  • the sleeping aid may preferably be in the form of a mouth piece or mouth guard, it may rest against the saliva glands within a user's mouth. This may cause a slight secretion of saliva during the night.
  • One benefit of this is that a user will wake with a slightly moist throat. This may have advantages for a user who usually wake with sore or dry throats, or who have been drinking the night before.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a sleeping aid in accordance with one possible embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 2. 3 and 4 are front, rear and side views of the sleeping aid of Figure 1, and
  • Figure 5 is a cross-section at V:V of Figure 1
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the sleeping aid of Figures BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
  • a sleeping aid in accordance with the present invention comprises an upper mould generally indicated by arrow 1 for location with the upper teeth (not shown) of a user and a lower mould generally indicated by arrow 2 for location with the lower teeth.
  • the upper and lower moulds 1, 2 are joined together in such a way that the lower teeth (not shown) of a user are restrained in a more forward position than usual during sleep.
  • An opening 3 is provided between the upper and lower moulds 1 and 2.
  • the upper and lower moulds 1, 2 are provided with walls generally indicated by arrows 4 and 5.
  • the upper mould 1 includes a rearwardly extending canopy 6, which when the aid is fitted in the mouth of the user it fits over part of the soft palate region of the upper jaw of the user.
  • the wall 4 of the upper mould comprises a front section 7 and side sections 8 and with the canopy 6 define a trough 9 for the teeth of the user.
  • the edges 10 of the wall 4 are contoured to suit the gum line of the user.
  • the wall 5 of the lower section 2 of the aid is divided into front and rear sections 11 and 12 which define a trough 13 for the lower teeth of the user.
  • the edges 14 of the wall section 11 and 12 are contoured to suit the gum line of the user.
  • the aid is manufactured to be completely personal to the user.
  • the characteristics of humans is such that the lower jaw has the ability to naturally extend forward and during manufacture of the aid the manufacturing technician should endeavour to extend and set the lower mould some 30-80% of the natural extension.
  • the sleeping aid is formed by the following method.
  • impressions are first taken of preparing models of a user's upper and lower teeth and models are poured using a hard dental stone.
  • a bite record is then taken with the lower jaw forward approximately 5mm, and slightly open. This is to locate the upper and lower teeth relative to each other.
  • Upper and lower moulds are formed by use of a heating device that softens the resilient, yieldable plastics material.
  • a combination vacuum machine that sucks the softened material over the prepared models is utilised.
  • two moulds Upon cooling, two moulds have been formed that fit firmly and precisely around all the teeth of the user. The moulds are then removed and trimmed leaving as much flange as possible without infringing onto mobile tissue.
  • the upper and lower models are put into the bite record and set up in this position in a simple in line articulator.
  • the bite record is removed and the moulds put back onto the models.
  • the biting surfaces of the moulds are softened by the use of heat and joined together.
  • a small gas torch is utilised for this purpose as it enables it to happen without distortion of the fit. Spaces or holes are left created between the anterior edges of the moulds to provide an oral airway.
  • Locating the lower jaw in a more forward and/or elevated position also clears the airway of the user by moving the tongue forward. This allows the user to breath more freely during sleep, but more importantly has the effect of preventing or inhibiting sleep apnoea.
  • the canopy of the upper mould is designed to snugly fit over part of the softer palatal tissue of the upper mouth substantially reducing vibration of the tissue in this area which is responsible for generating noise during snoring.
  • the front and side walls of the upper and lower moulds extend to the gum line of the user further stimulating saliva secretion during sleeping.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif améliorant la qualité du sommeil. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un dispositif servant à inhiber les ronflements, ainsi que les apnées du sommeil. Le dispositif est conçu pour s'introduire dans la bouche de l'utilisateur et comprend une cavité supérieure (1) se plaçant sur la dentition supérieure de l'utilisateur, une cavité inférieure (2) se plaçant sur sa dentition inférieure, les cavités supérieure et inférieure étant réunies de telle façon que la cavité inférieure positionne la dentition inférieure et la mâchoire de l'utilisateur en une position plus avancée que la normale pendant le sommeil. Une ouverture (3) se trouve entre les cavités supérieure et inférieure, de façon à laisser passer l'air. Les cavités supérieure et inférieure sont pourvues de parois (4, 5) qui, en cours d'utilisation, surplombent les surfaces extérieures des dents. La cavité supérieure (1) comprend, de préférence, une voûte s'étendant vers l'arrière (6) et s'adaptant à la zone palatale de la mâchoire supérieure, quand le dispositif est introduit dans la bouche de l'utilisateur.
PCT/NZ1994/000036 1993-04-21 1994-04-20 Dispositif ameliorant la qualite du sommeil Ceased WO1994023674A1 (fr)

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NZ24573093A NZ245730A (en) 1993-04-21 1993-04-21 Anti-snoring device which will maintain forward position of lower jaw - upper mould includes a rearwardly extending canopy
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WO2000076431A1 (fr) * 1999-06-12 2000-12-21 Robert Charles Davies Appareil permettant de réduire les ronflements
DE10040906A1 (de) * 2000-08-18 2002-02-28 Sybille Guenther Gerät zur Behandlung von Rhonchopathie
EP1192928A3 (fr) * 2000-09-25 2002-04-17 Alba Quiros de, Miguel Sucette adaptable à la langue et au palais
WO2009034205A1 (fr) * 2007-09-14 2009-03-19 Duran Von Arx Jose Stimulateur de musculature faciale et buccale
ES2331450A1 (es) * 2008-06-30 2010-01-04 Jose Duran Von Arx Elemento estimulador bucal.
WO2012060720A1 (fr) 2010-11-02 2012-05-10 Snorepro Global Limited Dispositif d'aide au sommeil
US8839795B2 (en) 2007-09-14 2014-09-23 Jose Duran Von Arx Face and mouth muscle stimulator
WO2016151510A1 (fr) * 2015-03-26 2016-09-29 Magagnoli Pier Paolo Dispositif de traitement du ronflement et procédé et kit de production associés
EP3297586A4 (fr) * 2015-05-22 2019-02-27 Myosa Pty Ltd Appareil buccal
CN115300215A (zh) * 2021-05-08 2022-11-08 车永吉 打鼾及睡眠呼吸暂停防止具
US12364829B2 (en) 2018-07-20 2025-07-22 Myosa Pty Ltd Oral appliance

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US5003994A (en) * 1989-10-10 1991-04-02 Cook George W Oral appliance for improving breathing and methods of using and making same
US5117816A (en) * 1991-01-03 1992-06-02 Shapiro Norman A Anti-snore device
AU3404093A (en) * 1992-03-06 1993-09-09 Robert Mateljan Mandibular advancement device

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US5003994A (en) * 1989-10-10 1991-04-02 Cook George W Oral appliance for improving breathing and methods of using and making same
US5117816A (en) * 1991-01-03 1992-06-02 Shapiro Norman A Anti-snore device
AU3404093A (en) * 1992-03-06 1993-09-09 Robert Mateljan Mandibular advancement device

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2000076431A1 (fr) * 1999-06-12 2000-12-21 Robert Charles Davies Appareil permettant de réduire les ronflements
DE10040906A1 (de) * 2000-08-18 2002-02-28 Sybille Guenther Gerät zur Behandlung von Rhonchopathie
EP1192928A3 (fr) * 2000-09-25 2002-04-17 Alba Quiros de, Miguel Sucette adaptable à la langue et au palais
ES2182656A1 (es) * 2000-09-25 2003-03-01 Quiros Miguel Alba Dispositivo succionador adaptable a lengua y paladar.
US8839795B2 (en) 2007-09-14 2014-09-23 Jose Duran Von Arx Face and mouth muscle stimulator
WO2009034205A1 (fr) * 2007-09-14 2009-03-19 Duran Von Arx Jose Stimulateur de musculature faciale et buccale
ES2331450A1 (es) * 2008-06-30 2010-01-04 Jose Duran Von Arx Elemento estimulador bucal.
ES2331450B2 (es) * 2008-06-30 2010-08-24 Jose Duran Von Arx Elemento estimulador bucal.
WO2012060720A1 (fr) 2010-11-02 2012-05-10 Snorepro Global Limited Dispositif d'aide au sommeil
AU2011324138B2 (en) * 2010-11-02 2015-08-13 Snorepro Global Limited A sleeping aid
WO2016151510A1 (fr) * 2015-03-26 2016-09-29 Magagnoli Pier Paolo Dispositif de traitement du ronflement et procédé et kit de production associés
EP3297586A4 (fr) * 2015-05-22 2019-02-27 Myosa Pty Ltd Appareil buccal
US10898369B2 (en) 2015-05-22 2021-01-26 Myosa Pty Ltd Oral appliance
US11547600B2 (en) 2015-05-22 2023-01-10 Myosa Pty Ltd Oral appliance
US12364829B2 (en) 2018-07-20 2025-07-22 Myosa Pty Ltd Oral appliance
CN115300215A (zh) * 2021-05-08 2022-11-08 车永吉 打鼾及睡眠呼吸暂停防止具

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