Palatal Implant Fixation Devices and Methods

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12239599

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Devices and methods for securing an implant to the hard palate are disclosed. The device may use a bracket and a retention element, such as a screw or tack, for retaining the device to the hard palate. The device may include a housing and an actuator element for actuating a portion of the soft palate. The method may include securing the retention element into the hard palate.

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MEDTRONIC XOMED INC6743 SOUTHPOINT DRIVE NORTH JACKSONVILLE FL 32216

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buch, Wally S Atherton , US 18 1625
Hegde, Anant V Hayward , US 60 3849
Li, Kasey Kai-Chi Palo Alto , US 18 667
Ross, James B Livermore , US 27 470

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