ES2392625B1 - SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE APNEA OF THE DREAM AND THE RONQUIDS - Google Patents

Abstract

The system for the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring, consists of a removable collar consisting of a band between 2 and 4 cm. thick foam rubber or similar material that is applied around the neck, holding and keeping the lower jaw separated from the clavicle and sternal handlebar on which it rests, forcing the head to lean back and the throat muscle tissues to stay tight The collar is divided into three sections. The front section has a height or width between 10 and 14 cm. which keeps the chin apart from the sternal handle. The rear section carries the opening and is connected by a velcro closure. The lateral sections are convergent, decreasing their height from their union with the front section to the rear, supporting the lower jaws against the clavicles.

Description

SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE SLEEP APNEA AND THE SNORING

FIELD OF THE INVENTION.-In orthopedic devices used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE.-The problem of snoring and sleep apnea continue to be a medical problem. It is caused by the movement of soft tissues and muscle relaxation in the posterior area of the throat, this occurs mainly when resting in the supine position, by moving the tongue back. The sleep of the patient with sleep apnea is not reparative and daytime sleepiness, headache, chronic fatigue or fatigue and even respiratory and cardio and cerebrovascular disorders, hypertension, arrhythmias during sleep are common, and impotence and decreased libido, there is a high probability of falling asleep during driving or at work. There is no effective pharmacological treatment, mechanical devices and expensive pressure generators used to date are not very effective. Surgery is recommended when there are some injuries. With this system, such inconveniences are reduced or eliminated.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION: Use a simple, economical, easy and quick installation and disassembly system. ~ Very useful and effective. Reduce or avoid snoring, and fatigue and fatigue caused by lack of rest due to apnea.

Reduce traffic and work accidents.

Avoid deaths due to sudden death caused by apnea.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.- The system for the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring of the invention consists of a detachable collar consisting of a band between 2 and 4 cm. thick foam rubber or similar material that is applied around the neck, holding and keeping the lower jaw separated from the clavicle and the esthetic handle on which it rests, forcing the head to lean back and the throat muscle tissues to stay tight The collar is divided into three sections or main areas, the front the rear and the sides.

The front section has a height or width of between 10 and 14 cm. which keeps the chin or chin apart from the estemal handlebar on which it rests, forcing the head to be tilted back approximately between 5 ° and 20 °.

An integrated strap can be applied to the front internal area and partly to the sides of the collar which gives this elliptical or hyperbolic shape to avoid pressing the front area of the throat and consequently the compression of the throat.

An upper internal perimeter of two or three centimeters to that of the patient's neck can also be applied to the collar.

The rear section can carry the opening and be joined by a ribbon or elastic cords or a sailboat-type closure. The collar can use a pair of clasps, and it can also carry a steel strap in its internal area having the opening in its rear area, once the collar is placed on the neck it surrounds it and imprisons facilitating its fixation. A variant carries a ball or bulge in the back area, and this a fin with several crescent-shaped prominences, or several projections in its inner zone that are attached to the neck by the neck area and press it when the neck is adopted supine position, supposing said position because of the discomfort or discomfort that occurs.

The lateral sections are convergent, decreasing their height from their union with the front to the rear section, taking the form of wedges that support the lower jaws of the clavicles separately. This arrangement together with the integrated strap helps maintain the separation between the front section and the neck. Convergence can also be laterally decreasing its thickness from the front center area to the rear area

The lateral sections can also carry the sailboat closure, the snaps or the elastic band.

The inner upper part of the front section and / or the sides may be chamfered or inclined to ergonomically adapt to the lower part of the chin and / or lower jaw.

The velcro closure is adjustable according to the physical or personal characteristics of each patient, for this purpose the excess is cut to one end. The adjustment allows the corresponding front chamber or cavity to be created between the collar and the neck. The collars can also be supplied with different sizes, both height and contour.

The front section of the collar may be inclined leaving the chamber or cavity between it and the neck. Said cavity can also be filled with a very soft foam rubber portion. The lower area can be reinforced with plates, whales

or vertical rods or it can be wider and more consistent, thus improving consistency and damping. The lateral and upper and / or lower front sections can be softened with a weakening through holes, the front can have a recess for the chin housing and can be thicker.

The collar can be made of flexible or elastic foam rubber, semi-rigid, or with a rigid core and a soft shell of foam rubber material or the like, in all cases it can be covered all or partially with a very thin tubular gauze, mesh or fabric. The foam rubber collar can consist of an iron similar to a delta wing, which, when folded through its central area, allows the neck to be surrounded, providing the support characteristics and the corresponding intermediate cavity. It can be curved towards the upper or lower zone, the upper or lower edge can also be flat.

The collar may have lateral vertical grooves or horizontal holes to allow perspiration. The section of the front and / or lateral sections may have a rectangular, ci @ trapezoid or trapezoid shape.

The flexible materials used allow all movements of the head, being able to approach the chin to the sternum gently but with greater effort and only when awake, this is useful for the case of regurgitation or a similar problem in which it has to be opened urgently mouth.

In a variant when the rear area is used with the ball or the bulge, the front section can be a simple fastening band.

The collar can be formed by the foam rubber band and inside it a plastic plate or core. The plate can also be used between two bonded layers of foam rubber. This reduces the thickness of the collar. The ends of the plastic plate or core, as well as with sailboat tape or with the strap, can be joined by tongue and groove, laterally or longitudinally.

The collar can be formed by a shell completely or partially covered with foam rubber. The mentioned measures are approximate, and not limiting, since for some patients they should be increased or reduced.

The use of this system may be reinforced with the use of pillows that are thinner or that have at least a narrower section, which is adapted exclusively to fill the curvature of the neck, thus raising the head less resting in the position of supine position and protection is facilitated in the most severe cases.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows a schematic and side view of a device with the system of the invention.

Figures 2, 6 and 7 show schematic and side views of variants of devices of the system of the invention. Figures 3 and 4 show schematic and plan views of device variants of the system of the invention. Figure 5 shows a schematic and sectioned view of the device of Figure 2. Figures 8, 9 and 10 show schematic and elevation views of flexible collars in the form of extended extended bands of the system of the invention. Figures 11 to 13 show schematic and plan views of flexible collars in the form of extended extended bands of the system of the invention. Figures 14 to 21 show schematic views of different variants of sections of the front sections, equally valid for the sides of the collar.

MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention, figure 1, shows the elastic foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17) between the lower jaw and the clavicle, with its section

or inclined front area (2) disposed between the chin and the external handle (10) on which it rests, and as a consequence the head tilted back, creating the chamber Q cavity (6) between the front face (6a) of the front area and neck. The posterior area is narrower and consists of the two ends of the lateral elements and is connected by the velcro system (5).

Figure 2 shows the elastic foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral frames (17) between the lower jaw and the clavicle, with its section or inclined front area (2a) and upper chamfered (6b) arranged between the chin and the external handle (10) on which it rests, and consequently the head tilted back, creating the chamber or cavity (6) between the front face (6a) of the front area and the neck. The posterior area is narrower and is open and constituted by the two ends of the lateral elements (7) that carry internal strapping.

Figure 3 shows the foam rubber collar (1), the converging lateral sections (17), the tubular fabric cover (18), the section or front area (2), and the sailboat joint (5) in the rear area. It is similar to the collar of Figure 1.

Figure 4 shows the foam rubber collar (1), the converging lateral sections (17), the tubular fabric cover (18), the section or front area (2), the elastic band

(19) and the internal strap (20) in the front and partial area of the sides of the collar. Said strap gives elliptical shape to the front area of the collar.

Figure 5 shows the foam rubber collar (1) covered with the fabric (18), with its section or front area (2), its flexible ends and the internal strap or plastic plate (8). It is similar to the collar of the figure (2).

Figure 6 shows the foam rubber collar (1), with its section or inclined front area (2b) arranged between the chin and the external handle (10), creating the chamber

or cavity (6) between the front face (6a) of the front area (2b) and the neck. The rear area carries the bulge (3) and the plate (4), with the lateral velcro joint (5).

Figure 7 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with its section or front area (2c) arranged on the neck. The rear area carries the bulge (3) and the plate 4, and the side the sailboat junction (5).

Figure 8 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the convergent lateral sections (17), the front area (2), the breathability holes (15) and the velcro type connection ends (5 and 5a), the line ( 11) Represents the cutting area after adjusting its length to the patient based on their physical characteristics. This collar is of the curved type towards the upper zone.

Figure 9 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17), the front area (2) with the recess (12) and the weakening holes (16) in its upper area and the type joining ends Velcro (5 and 5a), and the line (11) that represents the cutting area once its length is adjusted to the patient based on their physical characteristics. This is curved towards the upper area and with the flat bottom edge.

Figure 10 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17), the front area (2) with the internal reinforcement whales (13) in the lower zone and the velcro-type joining ends (5 and 5a), and the line (11) representing the cutting area once its length is adjusted to the patient based on their physical characteristics. This is curved towards the lower area and with the flat upper edge.

Figure 11 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17), the bulging front area (2), and the velcro-type joining ends (5 and 5a), and the line (11) representing the cutting area after adjusting its length to the patient based on their physical characteristics.

Figure 12 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17), the front area (2), the sailboat junction ends (5 and 5a), and the line

(11) which represents the cutting area once its length is adjusted to the patient based on their physical characteristics. The front area is the same thickness as the contiguous areas of the lateral sections.

Figure 13 shows the foam rubber collar (1) with the converging lateral sections (17), the front area (2) domed with the extension (14), the Velcro type connection ends (5 and 5a), and the line ( 11) which represents the cutting area after adjusting its length to the patient based on their physical characteristics.

Figure 14 shows a front section (2) of rectangular section of a foam rubber collar, two layers (21 and 22) joined by (23) with an adhesive, its front face (6a), the tubular gauze or fabric cover (18) and a reinforcement strap (20) that also gives an elliptical or parabolic shape to the front portion of the collar.

Figure 15 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of rectangular section with the chamfer (6b) in the upper inner area, its front face (6a) and the tubular cover of gauze or fabric (18).

Figure 16 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of two-layer trapezoidal section (21 and 22) joined by (23) with an adhesive, with the chamfer (6b) in the upper inner area, the front face (6a), the underside (6c), the tubular gauze or fabric cover (18) and the reinforcement strap (20).

Figure 17 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of trapezoid section with the chamfer (6b) in the upper internal area, its inclined front face (6a), inclined lower ltl (6c) and the gauze or fabric cover (18 ).

Figure 18 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of rectangular section, formed by two layers (21 and 22) adhered by its inner face (23), the reinforcement plate or strap (20), the front face (6a) , the tubular gauze or fabric cover (18) and the aeration or weakening ducts (15)

Figure 19 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of trapezoidal section with the chamfer (6b) in the upper internal area, its front face (6a), the lower chamfer (6c) the tubular gauze or fabric cover (18) and the aeration or weakening ducts (15).

Figure 20 shows a front section (2) of foam rubber of trapezoid section with the chamfer (6b) in the upper internal area, its inclined front face (6a), the inclined lower one (6c), the tubular gauze or fabric cover ( 18) and the aeration ducts (15).

Figure 21 shows a front section (2a) of foam rubber with a plastic plate or core (20a), the tubular gauze or fabric cover (18a) and the aeration or weakening ducts (15a).

Claims (32)

one.

System for the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring of the type that use external mechanical devices, consisting of a removable collar consisting of a band between 2 and 4 cm. thick foam rubber that is applied around the neck, holding and keeping the lower jaw of the clavicle and the sternal handle on which it rests, the collar is divided into three sections or main areas, the front the back and the sides.

2.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the front section has a height or width between 10 and 14 cm. which keeps the chin or chin apart from the sternal handlebar on which it rests, forcing the head to be tilted back approximately between 5 ° and 20 °.

3.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that an integrated strap is applied in the front internal area and in part of the sides to give the collar an elliptical shape.

Four.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that an inner perimeter greater than two or three centimeters to that of the patient's neck is applied to the collar.

5.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear section carries the opening and is joined by a ribbon or elastic cords or a sailboat-type closure.

6.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar uses connecting pins.

7.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar carries a steel strip in its inner zone having the opening in its rear area.

8.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar carries a ball or bulge in the posterior area, and this a fin with several crescent-shaped prominences, or several projections in its internal area that are attached to the neck by the neck area.

9.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the lateral sections are convergent, decreasing their height from their union with the front to the rear section, taking the form of wedges that support the lower jaws of the clavicles separately.

10.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the lateral sections are convergent laterally decreasing their thickness from the front central area to the rear area.

eleven.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper inner area of the front section and / or the sides are chamfered or inclined to ergonomically adapt to the lower area of the chin and / or lower jaw.

12.

System according to claim 1 and 5, characterized in that the sailboat closure is adjustable according to the physical or personal characteristics of each patient, for this purpose the excess is cut off at one end.

13.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the front section of the collar is inclined creating a chamber or cavity between it and the neck.

14.

System according to claim 13, characterized in that the chamber or cavity created is filled with very soft foam rubber material.

fifteen.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower area of the collar is reinforced with vertical plates, whales or rods.

16.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that through holes of weakening are applied to the lateral legs and the upper and / or lower front of the collar.

17.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the front section of the collar has a recess for the accommodation of the chin.

18.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar is made of flexible or elastic foam rubber.

19. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar is semi-rigid.

twenty.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar has a rigid core and a soft shell of foam rubber material or the like.

twenty-one.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the foam rubber of the collar is covered with gauze, mesh or tubular shape.

22

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the foam rubber collar consists of an iron similar to a delta wing.

2. 3.

System according to claim 21, characterized in that the foam rubber is curved towards the upper and / or lower zone.

24.

System according to claim 18, characterized in that the foam rubber has its upper and / or lower flat edges.

25.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar has lateral vertical grooves and / or horizontal holes.

26.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the section of the front and / or lateral sections have a rectangular shape.

27.

System according to claim 1, characterized in that the section of the front and / or lateral sections have a trapezoid shape.

28. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the section of the front and / or lateral sections have a trapezoid shape. 29. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar carries a plastic plate or core inside the foam rubber band. 30. System according to claim 29, characterized in that the plastic plate or core is placed between two bonded layers of foam rubber. 31. System according to claim 29, characterized in that the ends of the plate or plastic core joined by tongue and groove, laterally or longitudinally. 32. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar is formed by a shell completely or partially covered with foam rubber. 10 33. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collar carries a ball or bulge in the back area, and this one has a fin with several crest-shaped prominences, or several projections in its inner zone that are attached to the neck by the area of the neck and in the front and side areas a thin band with a sailboat closure or an elastic band '-one  L - 1st! J2  FIG 18 '-one  FIG. 4 '-one  FIG. 2 FIG. 5  FIG. 6   FIG. 7 2 I I 5th . 2 \  13q ;: III  FIG.I0   5th 17 11 (  , ,---one ",! (  ) \! 5 I  FIG.ll   5th 17 _E _) ______ __________. : ~ (2_ ~, ~ _J ~~~ 5 I  5th 17 FIG. 12 ) (   '7:  FIG. 14 FIG. 15 FIG. 16 FIG. 17   21 23