An apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea and/or snoring are provided. The apparatus includes an appliance sized and structured to be placed in the pharyngeal region of a human or animal. The appliance, when so placed is effective in treating sleep apnea and/or snoring, for example in maintaining...http://www.google.com/patents/US7363926?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7363926 - Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea