Mandible motion apparatus
US4700695A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus to be attached onto the jaw of a human being to cause the jaw to continuously move between its open and closed position. The apparatus incluses a cam arrangement mounted in conjunction with the teeth of the jaw. The cam arrangement is to be continuously driven by a motor located exteriorly of the jaw to produce the continuous jaw movement.
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