Patent ID: 8893719
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A self-adaptable intra-oral continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface comprising: a) a flexible polymeric tube section adapted to receive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) from a CPAP source via an adapter element, and for delivering positive air pressure to a mouth of a patient; and b) a flexible polymeric intra-oral section formed in one piece with said tube section, said intra-oral section being configured to reside buccally to the teeth in buccal sulci, said intra oral section comprising a centrally disposed aperture in fluid communication with said tube section, and a circumferential hollow rim configured to form at least one air pocket therein, said at least one air pocket arranged to bulge with exhaled air and contract as the patient inhales thereby changing at least one of a vertical dimension and a lateral dimension thereof so as to maintain constant tissue contact with said buccal sulci to provide sealing during both inhalation and exhalation of said patient.