Innovative People and Innovative Products

A History Of Innovation



2008 Introduced the CannuTherm System, the first disposable nasal pressure cannula with an integrated port for a reusable thermal sensor to meet new AASM recommendations



2006 Pioneered the FIRST SLEEP INDUSTRY PODCAST newsletter and information services through RADIO SLEEPMATE.



2005 We Introduced a Complete NEW Look and improved 2nd Generation Product Line based on User Recommendations and Launched the Customer-centric Initiative called Customer First



2002 Created the Sleepmate Professional Training Series, the industry's first web-enabled sleep technical training series

2001

Developed a sensor that will enable sleep professionals to measure EEG, EOG and EMG without skin preparation

1998

Launched the AC pressure airflow sensor, the industry's first-and still most economical- self-powered pressure airflow monitoring system



1996
Introduced the first soft boil-and-bite oral appliance, eliminating the need to adjust the hard, outer shell in earlier appliances



1995
Stay-Put prongs (the sleep industry's first over-molded airflow sensors) made their debut, ensuring comfort and signal accuracy during testing



1994
Replaced invasive upper airway resistance sensors by creating a pharyngeal pressure patch



1992
Introduced new AC and DC body position sensors that eliminated the separate interface box required by previous sensors



1991
Unveiled the first disposable thermocouple-providing sleep labs with an innovative, economical alternative

1990

Introduced the first limb movement sensor, simplifying technical setup and making testing more comfortable for patients



1989
Launched the industry's first piezo respiratory sensor, known as Resp-Ez, which transformed respiratory monitoring throughout the industry


1988
Developed first diagnostic system to provide a look back mode during data collection, enabling data to be reviewed during the recording session



1987
Created first sleep diagnostic system to record and identify respiratory events, snoring, limb movements and report all events by body position