Oral device
US7935065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oral device for use with a person in which at least one non-toxic gas pulse is delivered to a predetermined location in the mouth via a device conduit. The oral device may be provided as a kit with at least one device for measuring the subject's responses and representing them as feedback to the subject/clinician. A method of creating a gas bolus pulse train, delivering it to a predetermined mouth area, and monitoring the subject's responses to it, is also shown. The oral device and method may be used as a diagnostic tool, or a therapeutic tool, in swallowing or speech rehabilitation of children and adults who have swallowing, speech, salivary, and/or oral sensorimotor impairments.
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