Finger-worn oral procedure apparatus and method
US12011247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D15/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and methods for making and using an oral procedure apparatus include a tubular member and a flange. The tubular member forms a lumen extending from a first end of the tubular member to a second end of the tubular member, the lumen having a lumen cross-section sized to admit a human finger extending through the lumen, the tubular member having a tubular cross-section sized to be admitted into a mouth of a patient, the tubular member formed from a material substantially resilient against a bite from the mouth of the patient. The flange is coupled to the first end of the tubular member, the flange having a flange cross-section sized larger than the mouth of the patient.
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