Apparatus and system for stimulating mouth muscles
US6591140B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and system for inducing stimulation of muscles within the mouth. The apparatus includes a housing having a controller. A muscular contact member extends from the housing and is configured to contact muscles within the mouth, including for example the palate and the tongue. A vibrating device cooperates with the controller and muscular contact member to transmit vibration to the muscular contact member and in turn to muscles within the mouth. In the system, such an apparatus is provided that is rechargeable. A storage base receives the rechargeable apparatus when it is not in use and includes a battery charger. The storage base also optionally includes disinfecting means for cleaning the muscular contact member.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.