Non-invasive device for controlling sleep apnea and snoring

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a non-invasive device (100) for controlling sleep apnea and snoring. The non-invasive device (100) comprises a sub-mandibular support member (102) adapted to fit a mandible of a user; a chest support member (110) adapted to rest on a chest of the user; a pair of spring elements (116-1, 116-2) coupled to the sub-mandibular support member (102) and the chest support member (110) and in communication with the sub-mandibular support member (102), the pair of spring elements (116-1, 116-2) adapted to be in an expanded position when the mandible is in a forward position and in a compressed position when the mandible is in a normal position; and a strap member (124) adapted to support the sub-mandibular support member (102) and the chest support member (110) on the user such that the strap member (124), the chest support member (110), and the sub-mandibular support member (102) are adapted to restrict a movement of the pair of spring elements (116-1, 116-2) in an upward direction when the pair of spring elements (116-1, 116-2) is in the compressed position; and wherein the sub-mandibular support member (102) is adapted to move the mandible in a forward direction from the normal position to the forward position such that an airway opening is created and maintained when the pair of spring elements (116-1, 116-2) is in the compressed position.

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