Deglutition assisting instrument
US5839444A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H13/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A deglutition assisting instrument is provided comprising: PA1 a body in a form of a thin elastic plate for being inserted into and supported in a position between an inner lower portion of lower lip and outer surface of lower gum in oral cavity of a patient, and PA1 an operative member projecting from the body, PA1 wherein the instrument with the body being in the position allows closing of lips of the patient with the operative member extending out of the oral cavity between the lips, and PA1 wherein the body is moved following the movement of the operative member, thereby inducing a desired action in the oral cavity or giving stimulation within the oral cavity.
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