Oral mouthpiece and method for the use thereof

US10413690B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO · CA
• Trudell Medical International Inc. · CA

Inventors

• Ruth E. Martin · London, CA
• Michael Nuttall · Meridian, US
• Bryan Finlay · London, CA
• Julie Theurer · London, CA
• Brandon Coultes · Ilderton, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2019
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/0625
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to an oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user. In one embodiment, the oral device includes an intraoral portion, an extraoral portion, and an auxiliary support device that serves to stabilize the oral device. In various embodiments, the auxiliary support device may be configured with ear loops, a support band, a support frame and/or a support member. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method of dispensing a fluid using the oral device is also provided.