Patent ID: 9132028
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical appliance for a patient comprising: a nasal tube; a biasing member disposed about a distal portion of said nasal tube, wherein said biasing member is configured to receive a volume of fluid to expand said biasing member to exert a force upon a soft palate and/or base of a tongue of said patient; a nose cone disposed about a proximal end of said nasal tube; a valve positioned proximal to said biasing member; and a lumen disposed between said valve and said biasing member, wherein said valve being in fluid communication with said biasing member, wherein said valve is positioned to receive the volume of fluid prior to said biasing member receiving the volume of fluid, and wherein said valve is capable of maintaining said biasing member in an expanded state.