Hand pressure device to diminish gag reflex response
US8808324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for reducing gag reflex by applying pressure to a pressure point in the palm of the hand. A splint that holds the hand relatively immobile has a rigid member and an actuating pressure system, such as a solenoid, at the pressure point. The rigid member at least partially immobilizes the human user's palm and fingers. The actuating pressure system is mounted at an inner side of the volar side of the enclosure adjacent to a pressure region of the palm. A power supply is connected to the actuating pressure system to apply an electrical current to the pressure system, which exerts pressure to the pressure region of the user's palm in order to diminish or normalize the user's gag reflex response.
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