Vibratory tongue conditioning implement
US5947912A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tongue conditioning implement includes a handle, a head and a removable and replaceable cartridge including a conditioning element, the handle containing a vibrational motor to cause the implement to vibrate and reduce the manual action needed for the conditioning element to achieve the desired results. The handle can contain a switch and a battery. The head can provide a channel which extends generally transversely to the handle and the cartridge can include two end sections which enable it to snap fit onto the head. The cartridge element can be a scraper with one or more blades or a pad for the application of breath freshener gels or medications to the tongue surface.
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