Bone implant device

An apparatus comprising:

• a first pivot device configured to anchor to at least one of a mastoid bone and a temporal bone;
• a second pivot device configured to anchor to a mandible bone;
• an implant positioned between the first pivot device and the second pivot device;
• and wherein the implant comprises,
• a first end of the implant configured to be coupled to the first pivot device,
• a second end of the implant configured to be coupled to the second pivot device,
• the implant comprising a post, the post comprises a non-linear load or a non-linear k-value:
• the post displaces the mandible bone or a lower jaw forward relative to the mastoid bone or the temporal bone when the implant is in an active position;
• the implant configured to be disposed in an inactive position or the active position, the inactive position enabling a posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end,
• the active position at least one of preventing posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end and positioning the second end of the implant anteriorly relative to the first end;
• and
• an activation mechanism comprising any of a magnetic device, an electromagnetic device, a spring, a piston, a pump, and a reservoir, the activation mechanism enabling transition between the inactive position and the active position based on a force of the implant coupled to the first pivot device and the second pivot device, the activation mechanism mechanically or magnetically activates the implant:
• mechanical activation comprises:
• an automatic activation when an angle between the implant and a patient longitudinal axis exceeds a threshold angle, or
• a manual activation by an action;
• and
• magnetic activation comprises a magnetic field strength at or near a first magnetic device coupled to the implant exceeding a threshold magnetic field strength, wherein the magnetic field strength is generated by a second magnetic device.

A system for relieving upper airway obstructive breathing in a patient, the system comprising:

• a first pivot device configured to be anchored to at least one of a mastoid bone and a temporal bone of the patient:
• a second pivot device configured to be anchored to a mandible bone of the patient:
• an implant positioned between the first pivot device and the second pivot device, the implant comprising any of a spring, a cylindrical post, a chain, and a spacer;
• and wherein the implant comprises,
• a first end of the implant configured to be coupled to the first pivot device,
• a second end of the implant configured to be coupled to the second pivot device,
• an inactive position, the inactive position enabling a posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end, and
• an active position, the active position at least one of:
• preventing posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end, and
• positioning the second end of the implant anteriorly relative to the first end, wherein the implant comprises a first rigidity or a first stiffness when in the active position and a second rigidity or a second stiffness when in the inactive position, wherein the first rigidity or first stiffness is greater than the second rigidity or second stiffness:
• an activation mechanism enabling transition between the inactive position and the active position based on a force of the implant coupled to the first pivot device and the second pivot device;
• and wherein:
• the activation mechanism is coupled to or in communication with the implant,
• the activation mechanism comprises at least one of:
• a magnetic or an electromagnetic device,
• a spring,
• a piston assembly,
• a pump, and
• a reservoir, and
• at least a portion of the activation mechanism is positioned in an interior of the patient.

A method for relieving upper airway obstructive breathing in a patient, the method comprising:

• anchoring a first pivot device to at least one of a mastoid bone or a temporal bone of the patient;
• anchoring a second pivot device to a mandible bone of the patient;
• and
• positioning an implant between the first pivot device and the second pivot device, wherein the implant comprises,
• a first end coupled to the first pivot device,
• a second end coupled to the second pivot device,
• a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end,
• a first rigidity or a first stiffness when in an active position and a second rigidity or a second stiffness when in an inactive position, wherein the first rigidity or first stiffness is greater than the second rigidity or second stiffness the inactive position comprising the longitudinal axis in a generally horizontal position, the inactive position enabling a posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end, and
• the active position comprising the longitudinal axis in a generally vertical position,
• the active position at least one of:
• preventing posterior displacement of the second end relative to the first end, and
• positioning the second end of the implant anteriorly relative to the first end;
• and
• transitioning the implant between the inactive position and the active position, and vice-versa.